Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Banner Health
 
% DAVID BIXBY
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2901 N CENTRAL AVE Suite 160
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHOENIX, AZ85012
D Employer identification number

45-0233470
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 14,525,555,704
F Name and address of principal officer:
PETER S FINE
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160
PHOENIX,AZ85012
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1938
M State of legal domicile: AZ
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BANNER HEALTH'S NONPROFIT MISSION IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 49,740
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 7,411
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 30,209,543
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 16,156,409
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 27,394,126 38,473,889
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,606,416,840 5,608,315,144
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 131,661,846 222,787,687
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,964,771 3,913,878
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 4,769,437,583 5,873,490,598
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,390,630 25,601,757
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,265,892,502 2,707,269,102
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,085,821,138 2,695,798,704
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,353,104,270 5,428,669,563
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 416,333,313 444,821,035
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 8,339,421,425 9,499,405,153
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,883,097,765 4,934,785,987
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 4,456,323,660 4,564,619,166
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: BANNER HEALTH'S NONPROFIT MISSION IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,932,265,281 including grants of $ 25,601,757 ) (Revenue $ 5,608,315,144 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,932,265,281
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....Click to see attachment
20a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? Click to see list of attachments
20b
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV
........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
8,736
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
49,740
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
16
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AZ , CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDAVID BIXBY2901 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 160   PHOENIX,AZ85012 (602) 747-4000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Peter Fine......................................................................
President & CEO
40.0
.................
8.0
X   X       2,362,406 0 2,980,918
(2) Ronald Creasman MD......................................................................
Chairman & Director
6.0
.................
0.0
X   X       83,598 0 0
(3) Larry Lazarus......................................................................
Vice-Chairman & Director
6.0
.................
0.0
X   X       54,000 0 0
(4) Gilbert Davila......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           48,000 0 0
(5) William Dwyer......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           51,000 0 0
(6) Susan Bartlett Foote......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           54,000 0 0
(7) Michael Garnreiter......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           54,000 0 0
(8) David Kikumoto......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           51,000 0 0
(9) John Koster MD......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           0 0 0
(10) Steve Lynn......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           48,000 0 0
(11) Anne Mariucci......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           48,000 0 0
(12) Steve Rizley......................................................................
Director (THRU 5/2015)
4.0
.................
0.0
X           0 0 0
(13) Martin Shultz......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
4.0
X           48,000 0 0
(14) Mark Sklar......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
4.0
X           48,000 0 0
(15) Quentin Smith Jr......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           57,000 0 0
(16) Christopher Volk......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           54,000 0 0
(17) Cheryl Wenzinger......................................................................
Director
4.0
.................
0.0
X           54,000 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Elizabeth Avant........................................................................
ASSISTANT SEC & Legal Ops
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       102,204 0 18,178
(19) David Bixby........................................................................
SVP/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       1,025,492 0 892,509
(20) Kathy Bollinger........................................................................
Exec VP, Academic Delivery
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       1,359,030 0 243,204
(21) Ronald Bunnell........................................................................
Executive Vice-President & CAO
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       1,570,962 0 2,188,248
(22) Dennis Dahlen........................................................................
Senior Vice-President & CFO
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       1,303,296 0 261,540
(23) James Ferando........................................................................
President - Western Region
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       943,893 0 190,454
(24) John Hensing MD........................................................................
Executive Vice-President & CMO
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       1,278,133 0 249,247
(25) Rebecca Kuhn........................................................................
Exec VP, Community Development
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       1,116,642 0 452,630
(26) Charles Lehn........................................................................
Exec VP, Strategic growth
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       812,940 0 186,317
(27) Edward Oxford Jr........................................................................
SVP & CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       956,095 0 231,862
(28) Brenda Schaefer........................................................................
VP, TREASURY/TREASURER
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       309,409 0 26,462
(29) Ryan Smith........................................................................
Senior Vice-President & CIO
40.0
.......................8.0
    X       667,732 0 160,552
(30) ROBERT GOULD........................................................................
PRESIDENT ARIZONA WEST
40.0
.......................0.0
      X     748,854 0 269,444
(31) ANUJ NARANG........................................................................
CEO - BANNER UMC-PHOENIX
40.0
.......................0.0
      X     629,466 0 174,768
(32) RICHARD SUTTON........................................................................
CEO - NORTHERN COLORADO
40.0
.......................0.0
      X     799,435 0 38,212
(33) Todd Werner........................................................................
President Arizona EAST
40.0
.......................0.0
      X     842,162 0 190,454
(34) Michael Waldrum........................................................................
CEO UAHN
40.0
.......................0.0
        X   2,280,108 0 3,648
(35) Karen Mlawsky........................................................................
CEO - Banner Desert Med. Ctr.
40.0
.......................0.0
        X   1,304,733 0 30,706
(36) Misty Hansen........................................................................
CFO UAHN
37.0
.......................3.0
        X   1,077,431 0 46,439
(37) Eric Reiman........................................................................
CEO/CSO Banner Research
40.0
.......................0.0
        X   1,002,036 0 18,082
(38) Thomas Dickson........................................................................
CEO- Banner UMC Tucson & South
40.0
.......................0.0
        X   950,398 0 175,645
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 24,195,455 0 9,029,519
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet2,074
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
PREMIER HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS,
5882 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60693
HLTHCARE CONSULTING 66,379,508
DPR CONSTRUCTION,
3020 E CAMELBACK ROAD SUITE 100
PHOENIX,AZ85016
CONSTRUCTION 49,858,756
CERNER CORPORATION,
2800 ROCKCREEK PARKWAY
NORTH KANSAS CITY,MO64117
HEALTHCARE IT 48,141,474
US FOODSERVICE INC,
2838 COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60693
FOOD SERVICES 30,087,418
KITCHELL CONTRACTORS INC,
1707 E HIGHLAND SUITE 200
PHOENIX,AZ85016
CONSTRUCTION 24,342,897
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1,314
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 17,230,195
e Government grants (contributions)1e 15,436,906
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,806,788
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 0
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 38,473,889
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a HEALTHCARE SERVICES 900099 5,571,974,728 5,571,974,728 0 0
b PARTNERSHIP INCOME 621500 23,423,798 6,130,873 17,292,925 0
c PHARMACY 446110 4,804,215   4,804,215 0
d LABORATORY 621500 4,408,626   4,408,626 0
e MANAGEMENT SERVICES 541610 3,703,777   3,703,777 0
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 5,608,315,144
 OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 80,266,866     80,266,866
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 983     983
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   13,294,359
b Less: rental expenses   9,380,481
c Rental income or (loss) 0 3,913,878
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 3,913,878     3,913,878
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,868,083 8,783,336,380
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,512,667 8,641,171,958
c Gain or (loss) 355,416 142,164,422
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 142,519,838     142,519,838
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 5,873,490,598 5,578,105,601 30,209,543 226,701,565
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 25,601,757 25,601,757
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 26,335,747 0 26,335,747 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 105,411 105,411 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 2,214,659,590 2,027,057,905 187,601,685 0
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 46,857,244 41,662,495 5,194,749 0
9 Other employee benefits ....... 265,835,483 237,716,041 28,119,442 0
10 Payroll taxes ........... 153,475,627 139,370,920 14,104,707 0
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 9,316,811 8,721,284 595,527 0
b Legal ......... 12,504,807 3,725,047 8,779,760 0
c Accounting ........... 2,237,537 620,725 1,616,812 0
d Lobbying ........... 490,545 490,545 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 0
f Investment management fees ...... 26,260,173 0 26,260,173 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 308,099,530 277,635,520 30,464,010  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 16,029,822 8,505,259 7,524,563 0
13 Office expenses ....... 156,933,710 111,988,602 44,945,108 0
14 Information technology ...... 91,691,083 84,958,063 6,733,020 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 138,281,011 131,618,931 6,662,080 0
17 Travel ............ 5,336,461 3,332,289 2,004,172 0
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 393,719 260,917 132,802 0
20 Interest ........... 161,691,975 114,018,731 47,673,244 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 375,053,632 355,038,159 20,015,473 0
23 Insurance ... 23,036,275 19,510,724 3,525,551 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a MEDICAL SUPPLIES 995,141,990 995,141,990 0 0
b PROVIDER TAX 33,848,147 33,848,147 0 0
c INCOME TAXES 7,929,174 0 7,929,174 0
d DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,518,511 3,618,747 1,899,764 0
e All other expenses 326,003,791 307,717,072 18,286,719  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 5,428,669,563 4,932,265,281 496,404,282 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0      
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 177,952,569 1 275,335,443
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 183,323,977 2 205,612,090
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 609,955,715 4 850,832,801
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 52,483,160 7 44,414,919
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 154,785,288 8 181,392,633
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 45,629,394 9 67,952,423
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,542,292,765
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,228,697,254 2,860,950,140 10c 3,313,595,511
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 3,742,693,821 11 3,938,237,811
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 250,238,715 12 248,147,403
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 41,342,039 14 143,868,323
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 220,066,607 15 230,015,796
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 8,339,421,425 16 9,499,405,153
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 570,580,020 17 849,248,488
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 11,388,124 19 33,633,926
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 2,489,491,679 20 3,046,138,391
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 40,486,628 23 114,112,642
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 771,151,314 25 891,652,540
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 3,883,097,765 26 4,934,785,987
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 4,330,569,742 27 4,423,711,411
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 125,753,918 28 140,907,755
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 4,456,323,660 33 4,564,619,166
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 8,339,421,425 34 9,499,405,153
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
5,873,490,598
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
5,428,669,563
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
444,821,035
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
4,456,323,660
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-187,231,783
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-149,293,746
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
4,564,619,166
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
 
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions
 
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6
 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number
45-0233470
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE C
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
0
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
0
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
0
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
20,000
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
213,905
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
0
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
276,640
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
510,545
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1F AS A MEMBER OF THE PHOENIX COMMUNITY, BANNER HEATH CONTRIBUTED $20,000 TO MOVEPHX IN SUPPORT OF THE 2015 PHOENIX BALLOT PROPOSITION 104. PROPOSITION 104, WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE CITIZENS OF PHOENIX, INCREASED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR NEW LIGHT RAIL LINES, BUS EXPANSION AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DECADES. PROPOSITION 104 AUTHORIZED A NEW TEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX. BANNER HEALTH FELT THAT PASSAGE OF THIS MEASURE WOULD IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PHOENIX RESIDENTS AND ALLOW PATIENTS AND VISITORS TO BETTER ACCESS HEALTHCARE FACILITIES. SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1G AND 1I BANNER HEALTH (BH) ENGAGED SEVERAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND POLITICAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BH. THESE CONTRACTORS WORKED WITH BOTH THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO BANNER HEALTH'S CHARITABLE MISSION. IN 2015, BH PAID $213,905 FOR THESE SERVICES AND THESE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON LINE 1G. BH MAINTAINS A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DEPARTMENT. $64,779 OF THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 1I IS RELATED TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GENERAL LOBBYING AT THE STATE LEGISLATIVE LEVEL. $211,861 OF THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 1I IS RELATED TO DUES PAID TO VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS IN WHICH BH HOLDS MEMBERSHIP. THESE ASSOCIATIONS HAVE MADE A DETERMINATION THAT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF THE DUES PAID WERE USED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   225,127,932 225,127,932
b Buildings   1,747,673,258 616,808,713 1,130,864,545
c Leasehold improvements   37,149,831 21,526,017 15,623,814
d Equipment ...   4,351,718,596 2,536,311,238 1,815,407,358
e Other ...   180,623,148 54,051,286 126,571,862
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 3,313,595,511
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
LONG-TERM SWAPS 361,030,741
HOSPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION 216,051,077
SERP LIABILITY 61,492,203
PENSION PAYABLE 53,978,810
THIRD PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS 38,001,629
SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITIES 33,649,587
CAP LEASE PAYABLE 32,215,439
MISC. LIABILITIES 95,233,054
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 891,652,540
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 BANNER HAS NOT RECORDED ANY EXPENSE OR ACCRUED FOR ANY RELATED EXPENSE FOR ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. BANNER'S 2011 THROUGH 2015 TAX YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, WHEREAS THE 2010 THROUGH 2015 TAX YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR STATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH BANNER OPERATES.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   1,247,698,814
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   12,810,021
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     1,260,508,835
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     1,260,508,835
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance
(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance
(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Hospitals
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule H (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Yes
No
1a
Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................
1b
Yes
 
2
If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.
3
Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.
a
Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?
If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:
3a
Yes
 
%
b
Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate
which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .
3b
Yes
 
c
If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.
4
Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4

 

No
5a
Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5a

Yes

 
b
If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .
5b
Yes
 
c
If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
6a
Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
Yes
 
Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.
7
Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost
Financial Assistance and
Means-Tested
Government Programs
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community benefit expense (d) Direct offsetting revenue (e) Net community benefit expense (f) Percent of total expense
a Financial Assistance at cost
(from Worksheet 1) . . .
    62,875,088   62,875,088 1.160 %
b Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .     1,086,257,309 675,902,015 410,355,294 7.560 %
c Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .            
d Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .     1,149,132,397 675,902,015 473,230,382 8.720 %
Other Benefits
e Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).     8,006,347 160,021 7,846,326 0.140 %
f Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .     92,074,925 46,279,423 45,765,502 0.840 %
g Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .     22,031,538 63,645 21,967,893 0.400 %
h Research (from Worksheet 7) .     39,555,813 27,701,000 11,854,813 0.220 %
i Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .     4,745,850   4,745,850 0.090 %
j Total. Other Benefits . .     166,414,473 74,204,089 92,180,384 1.700 %
k Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .     1,315,546,870 750,106,104 565,410,766 10.420 %
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.
(a) Number of activities or programs (optional) (b) Persons served (optional) (c) Total community building expense (d) Direct offsetting
revenue
(e) Net community building expense (f) Percent of total expense
1 Physical improvements and housing     6,500   6,500 0 %
2 Economic development     306,847   306,847 0.010 %
3 Community support     140,354 114,639 25,715 0 %
4 Environmental improvements     500   500 0 %
5 Leadership development and
training for community members
    4,750   4,750 0 %
6 Coalition building     256,696   256,696 0 %
7 Community health improvement advocacy     4,749   4,749 0 %
8 Workforce development     580,497   580,497 0.010 %
9 Other            
10 Total     1,300,893 114,639 1,186,254 0.020 %
Part III
Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices
Section A. Bad Debt Expense
Yes
No
1
Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................
1
 
No
2
Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......
2
60,713,838
3
Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......
3
36,428,303
4
Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.
Section B. Medicare
5
Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....
5
1,152,721,502
6
Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....
6
1,187,108,816
7
Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........
7
-34,387,314
8
Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:
Section C. Collection Practices
9a
Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........
9a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

9b

Yes

 
Part IV
Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)
(a) Name of entity (b) Description of primary
activity of entity
(c) Organization's
profit % or stock
ownership %
(d) Officers, directors,
trustees, or key
employees' profit %
or stock ownership %
(e) Physicians'
profit % or stock
ownership %
1LOVELAND ENDOSCOPY
 
ENDOSCOPY CENTER 25 %   75 %
2BANNER DESERT SURG
 
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER 63.5 %   36.5 %
3SURGICENTER OF AMER
 
AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER 70.351 %   29.649 %
4KIDNEY CARE LLC
 
NEPHROLOGY CENTER 33 %   66.7 %
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information
Section A. Hospital Facilities
(list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions)
How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?29
Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility)
Licensed Hospital General-Medical-Surgical Children's Hospital Teaching Hospital Critical Hospital ResearchGrp Facility ER-24Hours ER-Other Other (Describe) Facility reporting group
1 BANNER UNIV MED CTR-PHX
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX,AZ85006
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H0016
X X   X     X     A
2 BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
1400 S DOBSON ROAD
MESA,AZ85202
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H0137
X X X       X     A
3 BANNER - U MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON,AZ85724
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H7035
X X X X   X X     B
4 BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
5555 W THUNDERBIRD ST
GLENDALE,AZ85304
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H0092
X X         X     A
5 NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
1801 16TH STREET
GREELEY,CO80631
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
10386
X X   X     X     A
6 BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER
10401 W THUNDERBIRD ROAD
SUN CITY,AZ85351
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H4436
X X         X     A
7 BANNER DEL E WEBB MEDICAL CENTER
14502 WEST MEEKER BLVD
SUN CITY WEST,AZ85375
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H4434
X X         X     A
8 BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER
9201 W THOMAS ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85037
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H3690
X X         X     A
9 BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
6644 E BAYWOOD AVE
MESA,AZ85206
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H0155
X X         X     A
10 FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1650 COWLES STREET
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
GACH-004
X X         X     A
11 BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER
1900 S HIGLEY ROAD
GILBERT,AZ85234
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H4237
X X         X     A
12 MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER
2000 BOISE AVE
LOVELAND,CO80538
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
10340
X X         X     A
13 BANNER HEART HOSPITAL
6750 E BAYWOOD AVE
MESA,AZ85206
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
SH3034
X X               A
14 BANNER - U MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH
2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON,AZ85713
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H7034
X X   X   X X     B
15 BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
1800 E FLORENCE BLVD
CASA GRANDE,AZ85122
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H6592
X X         X     C
16 BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
37000 N GANTZEL ROAD
SAN TAN VALLEY,AZ85142
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H4946
X X         X     A
17 STERLING REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
615 FAIRHURST STREET
STERLING,CO80751
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
10140
X X         X     A
18 BANNER CHURCHILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
801 E WILLIAMS AVE
FALLON,NV89406
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
638RUH-29
X X         X     A
19 BANNER LASSEN MED CTR-CRITICAL ACCESS
1800 SPRING RIDGE DRIVE
SUSANVILLE,CA96130
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
230000020
X X     X   X     D
20 EAST MORGAN CNTY HOSP-CRITICAL ACCESS
2400 W EDISON ST
BRUSH,CO80723
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
25017J
X X     X   X     A
21 BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
7575 E EARLL DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85251
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
SHO147
X                 A
22 COMMUNITY HOSP-TORRINGTON-CRIT ACCESS
2000 CAMPBELL DRIVE
TORRINGTON,WY82240
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
0713059
X X     X   X     A
23 WASHAKIE MED CENTER-CRITICAL ACCESS
400 S 15TH STREET
WORLAND,WY82401
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
10250
X X     X   X     A
24 PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
201 14TH STREET
WHEATLAND,WY82201
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
0713060
X X     X   X     A
25 OGALLALA COMM HOSP-CRITICAL ACCESS
2601 N SPRUCE STREET
OGALLALA,NE69153
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
470001
X X     X   X     A
26 PAGE HOSPITAL-CRITICAL ACCESS
501 N NAVAJO
PAGE,AZ86406
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H0086
X X     X   X     A
27 BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
2050 W SOUTHERN AVE
APACHE JUNCTION,AZ85120
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H5738
X X         X     E
28 BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
807 S PONDEROSA ST
PAYSON,AZ85072
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
H7250
X X         X     F
29 BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER
4700 LADY MOON DRIVE
FORT COLLINS,CO80528
WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM
01K608
X X         X     G
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
 
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 13
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a   No
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b   No
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 13
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

A
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
B
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
 
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2 Yes  
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3   No
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20  
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5    
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a    
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b    
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7    
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8    
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20  
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10    
a If "Yes" (list url):  
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
B
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

B
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
15
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2 Yes  
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 15
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a   No
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b Yes  
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 15
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b Yes  
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 6
Part VFacility Information (continued)

BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
19
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 13
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a   No
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b   No
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 13
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 6
Part VFacility Information (continued)

BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
27
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2   No
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 15
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5 Yes  
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a   No
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b   No
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8 Yes  
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 15
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10 Yes  
a If "Yes" (list url): SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b Yes  
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 6
Part VFacility Information (continued)

BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
28
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1   No
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2 Yes  
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3   No
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20  
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5    
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a    
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b    
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7    
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8    
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20  
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10    
a If "Yes" (list url):  
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 6
Part VFacility Information (continued)

BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)
BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):
29
Yes No
Community Health Needs Assessment
1 Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................ 1 Yes  
2 Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C............... 2 Yes  
3 During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12...................... 3   No
If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20  
5 In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted ................. 5    
6 a Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C.................................. 6a    
b Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................ 6b    
7 Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?.............. 7    
If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
8 Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............
8    
9 Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20  
10 Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?......... 10    
a If "Yes" (list url):  
b If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ...... 10b    
11 Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.
12a Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?............................... 12a   No
b If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........ 12b    
c If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $  

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:
13 Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care? 13 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
14 Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?................. 14 Yes  
15 Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?................... 15 Yes  
If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
16 Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........ 16 Yes  
If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):
a
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
b
SEE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION C
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Billing and Collections
17 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?.................................. 17 Yes  
18 Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:
a
b
c
d
e
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Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group  
Yes No
19 Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............ 19   No
If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:
a
b
c
d
20 Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):
a
b
c
d
e
f
Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care
21 Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?.................. 21 Yes  
If "No," indicate why:
a
b
c
d
Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)
22 Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.
a
b
c
d
23 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ............................... 23   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
24 During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ........................... 24   No
If "Yes," explain in Section C.
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Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16i, 18d, 19d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 22d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINES 1-2, 4-13, 16-18, AND 20-26 A SINGLE SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B WAS COMPLETED FOR FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A. THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A ARE LISTED IN SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINES 3 AND 14 BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON AND BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, RESPECTIVELY, ARE LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B BECAUSE THEY WERE ACQUIRED BY BANNER HEALTH DURING 2015 AND WERE NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT CHNA'S (COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT) IN 2015, BUT WILL CONDUCT CHNA'S IN 2016. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 15 BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP C BECAUSE IT WAS ACQUIRED BY BANNER HEALTH DURING 2014 AND ITS CHNA WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER ENTITY. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 19 BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP D BECAUSE THE MEDICAL CENTER'S FPG FAMILY INCOME PERCENTAGE LIMIT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE (350%) VARIES FROM ALL OTHER BANNER FACILITIES (200%). SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 27 BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP E BECAUSE IT CONDUCTED A CHNA IN A DIFFERENT YEAR THAN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP A, 2015. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 28 BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS GROUP F, BECAUSE IT WAS ACQUIRED BY BANNER HEALTH DURING 2015 AND WAS NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2015, BUT WILL CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2017. SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION A, LINE 29 BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER IS LISTED SEPARATELY AS FACILITY REPORTING GROUP G BECAUSE THE MEDICAL CENTER IS A NEWLY LICENSED FACILITY AND WAS NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2015, BUT WILL CONDUCT A CHNA IN 2017.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B: THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK (UAHN) WAS ACQUIRED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2015. THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER - UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS WERE RENAMED BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - TUCSON AND BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP C: BANNER CASA GRANDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MERGED INTO BANNER ON JUNE 9, 2014. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP F: PAYSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WAS ACQUIRED BY BANNER ON AUGUST 1, 2015 AND RENAMED BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 2 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUP G: BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER, A FULL SERVICE, ACUTE-CARE HOSPITAL OFFERING EMERGENCY CARE, ORTHOPEDICS, GENERAL SURGERY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, LABOR AND DELIVERY, GASTROENTEROLOGY, UROLOGY, PULMONOLOGY, INTENSIVE CARE AND OTHER MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SERVICES OPENED IN APRIL, 2015.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 3J APPLIES TO FACILITY REPORTING GROUPs A, C, D, AND E: THE CHNA REPORT INCLUDES IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES, TACTICS AND ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, AS WELL AS THE NEEDS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, C D, AND E: THE FACILITY LEADERSHIP TEAMS IN FACILITY GROUP A IN COLLABORATION WITH MEMBERS OF BANNER HEALTH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) STEERING COMMITTEE, CREATED A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) OF COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT REPRESENTED THE UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. CAC PARTICIPANTS WERE IDENTIFIED BASED ON THEIR ROLE IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH REALM OF THE HOSPITAL'S SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON IDENTIFYING POPULATIONS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA THAT ARE CONSIDERED MINORITY AND/OR UNDERSERVED. INDIVIDUALS THAT REPRESENTED THESE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING THE UNINSURED, UNDERSERVED AND MINORITY POPULATIONS, WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A FOCUS GROUP TO REVIEW AND VALIDATE THE QUANTITATIVE DATA AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND FEEDBACK AS TO THE UNDERLYING ISSUES AND POTENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING SAID CONCERNS. ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE OPPORTUNITIES (EMAIL, TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS) WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO DESIRED TO PARTICIPATE BUT WERE UNABLE TO PERSONALLY ATTEND A FOCUS GROUP SESSION. THOSE DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED FURTHER REVIEW OF THE DATA, EXISTING RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS. GIVEN THE OVERLAP IN PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS IN SOME BANNER SERVICE AREAS, FOCUS GROUPS WERE COMBINED. THE FOCUS GROUP PROVIDED INPUT AND INSIGHTS AND EACH CAC PARTICIPANT WAS VESTED IN THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND BROUGHT FORTH UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES WITH REGARDS TO THE POPULATION'S HEALTH NEEDS. THE CAC PROVIDED BANNER HEALTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER VALUABLE INPUT DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMUNITY. THERE WAS ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE (VIA EMAIL, TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS) WITH LEADERS FROM THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS (MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES , PLATTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT ETC.) TO FURTHER REVIEW THE DATA, EXISTING RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH THOSE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B APPLIES TO FACILITY GROUP C: IN 2015, BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERED WITH SUN LIFE (A LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER) TO REVIEW AND PRIORITIZE NEEDS. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, C, D, AND E: COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC USING THE FOLLOWING URL: HTTPS://WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM/STAYING-WELL/COMMUNITY/HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSESSMEN TS-REPORTS
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 10A APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, C, D, AND E: THE MOST RECENTLY ADOPTED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE URL LISTED ON SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7A.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, C, D, AND E: (1) BANNER UNIV MED CTR-PHX PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PARTNER WITH MISSION OF MERCY TO FUND AND IMPLEMENT MY HEALTH DIRECT HEALTHCARE SCHEDULING EXCHANGE (HSE) -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE ED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE ED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER INPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CAC INDICATED THAT A KEY NEED TO HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE BETTER NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL INACTIVITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY THE LOWER INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS INCLUDE IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT SO PEOPLE FEEL SAFE AND WANT TO BE ACTIVE WITHIN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND HAVING READY AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIONAL FOODS. BANNER HEALTH, AND BANNER GOOD SAM, WILL CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH THE STATE AND COUNTY, AS WELL AS OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AROUND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND ACCESS TO NUTRITIONAL FOODS. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, WE DO NOT FEEL WE ARE IN A POSITION TO DEPLOY SPECIFIC STRATEGIES AROUND THESE BROADER SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, THOUGH WE RECOGNIZE THEIR IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT ON THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LABOR & DELIVERY SERVICES, BANNER GOOD SAM OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILDBIRTH AND BABY CARE CLASSES FOR MOMS, TEEN MOMS, DADS AND EVEN SIBLINGS. A BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND IT IS OUTSIDE BANNER HEALTH'S SCOPE AND EXPERTISE. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE SHOULD ALSO HELP ASSIST WITH INCREASING PARENT'S PARTICIPATION IN WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, FOR ALL AGES. BANNER HEALTH IS VERY PROGRESSIVE IN REQUIRING THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(2) BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PARTNER WITH MISSION OF MERCY TO FUND AND IMPLEMENT MY HEALTH DIRECT HEALTHCARE SCHEDULING EXCHANGE (HSE) -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PARTNER WITH EAST VALLEY SENIOR CENTER TO IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (BASED ON THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER MODEL IN THE WEST VALLEY) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH DESERT VISTA TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH THE SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MCDPH) HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, THAT PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FIND HELP PHOENIX WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE CAC DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS FROM OBESITY, WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE SHOULD ALSO HELP ASSIST WITH INCREASING PARENT'S PARTICIPATION IN WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, FOR ALL AGES. BANNER HEALTH IS VERY PROGRESSIVE IN REQUIRING THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OBESITY DURING PREGNANCY WILL ALSO HOPEFULLY BE IMPACTED POSITIVELY BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME, AS WELL AS THE STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING OBESITY ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMPREHENSIVE LISTS OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION AND PARENTING CLASSES WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS DURING PREGNANCY.
(4) BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINCIS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UP THROUGH THE SUN HEALTH CARE TRANSITION PROGRAM PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER INPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS -PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST NUTRITIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SR. CENTER LUNCHES, MEALS ON WHEELS, FOOD BOXES & FOOD BANK PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: THERE ARE SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT THAT ARE LOOKING INTO THE LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE WEST VALLEY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS CAN BE A BARRIER TO ACCESSING CARE AND WE WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION AS BEST WE CAN,IT IS NOT WITHIN OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE AND OUR RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DIRECTED AT THE ACCESS ISSUES THAT WE CAN DIRECTLY INFLUENCE. FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL AND VISION SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MCDPH) HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, WHIC PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WITH PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FIND HELP PHOENIX WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY TEEN PREGNANCY, WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, LACK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY PROVIDERS AND OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LABOR & DELIVERY SERVICES, BANNER THUNDERBIRD OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILD BIRTH AND BABY CARE CLASSES FOR MOMS, TEEN MOMS, DADS AND EVEN SIBLINGS. A BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS. BANNER THUNDERBIRD ALSO SERVES AS A "SAFE HAVEN" ALTERNATIVE FOR BABIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE ABANDONED IF PARENTS FEEL UNEQUIPPED TO CARE FOR THEM. THE STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE ARE AIMED AT INCREASING PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE; THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS AROUND THESE ISSUES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. WHILE PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES MAY ALSO HELP WITH EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, IT IS NOT AN AREA BANNER HEALTH VIEWS AS A CLINICAL STRENGTH FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND AS SUCH FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DEDICATED TO AREAS, SUCH AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHRONIC DISEASE WHERE BANNER HEALTH'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE CAN READILY SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONCERNS. OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN WAS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS A CONCERN FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. OUR STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AROUND NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE INTENDED TO HELP ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
(5) NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PARTNER WITH SUNRISE TO OPEN A NEW FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT) -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -SPECIALTY PROVIDERS: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THAT THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE FOCUSING ON THIS ISSUE. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, NCMC WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES AND PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
(6) BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE 30 DAYS OF MEDICATION AT NO COST TO PATIENTS AT RISK FOR READMISSION STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION IN MAINTAINING AN INDEPENDENT AND HEALTHY STATUS THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -OFFER HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER EMPOWERING SENIORS TOGETHER (BEST) PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UP THROUGH THE SUN HEALTH CARE TRANSITION PROGRAM PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS -PROVIDE EDUCATION AROUND DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS IN THE BANNER HEALTH NETWORK (BHN) WHO ARE NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION THROUGH THE BHN LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF SMART & HEALTHY MAGAZINE -OFFER A MONTHLY HEALTHY LIVING SERIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES AND ASSIST IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY -PARTNER WITH BANNER DEL E. WEBB TO OFFER INPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER EXERCISE CLASSES & EDUCATION AROUND HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUN HEALTH HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTER -PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST NUTRITIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SR. CENTER LUNCHES, MEALS ON WHEELS, FOOD BOXES & FOOD BANK PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: THERE ARE SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT THAT ARE LOOKING INTO THE LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE WEST VALLEY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS CAN BE A BARRIER TO ACCESSING CARE AND WE WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION AS BEST WE CAN, IT IS NOT WITHIN OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE AND BELIEVE OUR RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DIRECTED AT THE ACCESS ISSUES THAT WE CAN MORE DIRECTLY INFLUENCE. -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL AND VISION SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MCDPH) HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, WHICH PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WITH PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FIND HELP PHOENIX WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL DID RAISE A FEW ISSUES THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY TEEN PREGNANCY, WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, LACK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY PROVIDERS AND OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN. WHILE BANNER BOSWELL DOES NOT OFFER MATERNITY OR PEDIATRIC SERVICES, THE FACILITY PARTNERS CLOSELY WITH BANNER DEL E. WEBB MEDICAL CENTER AND BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER IN PROVIDING THESE SERVICES. BOTH FACILITIES OFFER COMPREHENSIVE LISTS OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILD BIRTH EDUCATION AND PARENTING CLASSES. BANNER DEL E. WEBB ALSO HOSTS REGULARLY SCHEDULED TEEN PREGNANCY CLASSES CONDUCTED BY TEEN OUTREACH PREGNANCY SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND IT IS OUTSIDE BANNER HEALTH'S SCOPE AND EXPERTISE. THE STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE ARE AIMED AT INCREASING PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE; THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS AROUND THESE ISSUES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IS NOT AN AREA BANNER HEALTH VIEWS AS A CLINICAL STRENGTH FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND AS SUCH FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DEDICATED TO AREAS, SUCH AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHRONIC DISEASE WHERE BANNER HEALTH'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE CAN READILY SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONCERNS. OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN WAS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS A CONCERN FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. OUR STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AROUND NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE INTENDED TO HELP ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
(7) BANNER DEL WEB MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION IN MAINTAINING AN INDEPENDENT AND HEALTHY STATUS THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -OFFER HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER EMPOWERING SENIORS TOGETHER (BEST) PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UP THROUGH THE SUN HEALTH CARE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS -PROVIDE EDUCATION AROUND DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS IN THE BANNER HEALTH NETWORK (BHN) WHO ARE NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION THROUGH THE BHN LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF SMART & HEALTHY MAGAZINE -OFFER A MONTHLY HEALTHY LIVING SERIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES AND ASSIST IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER INPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACTIONS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER EXERCISE CLASSES & EDUCATION AROUND HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUN HEALTH HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTER -PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST NUTRITIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SR. CENTER LUNCHES, MEALS ON WHEELS, FOOD BOXES & FOOD BANK PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO ACTIONS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: THERE ARE SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT THAT ARE LOOKING INTO THE LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE WEST VALLEY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS CAN BE A BARRIER TO ACCESSING CARE AND WE WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION AS BEST WE CAN, IT IS NOT WITHIN OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE AND FEEL OUR RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DIRECTED AT THE ACCESS ISSUES THAT WE CAN MORE DIRECTLY INFLUENCE. -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL AND VISION SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. MCDPH HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, WHICH PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FINDHELPPHX.ORG WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE CAC DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY TEEN PREGNANCY, WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, LACK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY PROVIDERS AND OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS LABOR AND DELIVERY SERVICES, BANNER DEL E. WEBB CURRENTLY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILD BIRTH EDUCATION AND PARENTING CLASSES. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HOSTS REGULARLY SCHEDULED TEEN PREGNANCY CLASSES CONDUCTED BY TEEN OUTREACH PREGNANCY SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND IT IS OUTSIDE BANNER HEALTH'S SCOPE AND EXPERTISE. THE STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE ARE AIMED AT INCREASING PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE; THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS AROUND THESE ISSUES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IS NOT AN AREA BANNER HEALTH VIEWS AS A CLINICAL STRENGTH FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND AS SUCH FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DEDICATED TO AREAS, SUCH AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHRONIC DISEASE WHERE BANNER HEALTH'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE CAN READILY SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONCERNS. OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN WAS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS A CONCERN FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. OUR STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AROUND NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE INTENDED TO HELP ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
(8) BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PARTNER WITH MISSION OF MERCY TO FUND AND IMPLEMENT MY HEALTH DIRECT HEALTHCARE SCHEDULING EXCHANGE (HSE) -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP TO RESPOND TO YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS -OPERATE THE BANNER RAPID CARE CLINIC (BRCC) STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH RISK PATIENTS -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED THAT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, IS: -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE SHOULD ALSO HELP ASSIST WITH INCREASING PARENT'S PARTICIPATION IN WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, FOR ALL AGES. BANNER HEALTH IS VERY PROGRESSIVE IN REQUIRING THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(9) BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE TACTICS -PARTNER WITH MISSION OF MERCY TO FUND AND IMPLEMENT MY HEALTH DIRECT HEALTHCARE SCHEDULING EXCHANGE (HSE) -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PARTNER WITH EAST VALLEY SENIOR CENTER TO IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (BASED ON THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER MODEL IN THE WEST VALLEY) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH DESERT VISTA TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH THE SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MCDPH) HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, THAT PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FIND HELP PHOENIX WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE SHOULD ALSO HELP ASSIST WITH INCREASING PARENT'S PARTICIPATION IN WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, FOR ALL AGES. BANNER HEALTH IS VERY PROGRESSIVE IN REQUIRING THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(10) FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS - PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN PATIENT PORTAL - OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE - PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PARTICIPATE IN PLANNING IN FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE EDUCATION AND REFERRAL TO CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HIGH-UTILIZERS, WHERE APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PAIN PLAN PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -COORDINATE WITH UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (UAF) TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-WIDE HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS -PROVIDE DIABETIC EDUCATION IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -COORDINATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS INTO DISCHARGE PLANNING AND FOLLOW-UP WITH FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PARTNER WITH THE NEWS-MINER NEWSPAPER TO PROVIDE HEALTH ARTICLES FOR THE COMMUNITY -PARTICIPATE IN THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) GO RED EVENT EDUCATION SESSIONS -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS -PROVIDE PATIENT AND EMPLOYEES WITH REFERRALS TO THE ALASKA QUIT LINE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED THAT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, IS: -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE STILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY THE CAC AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. FAIRBANKS WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER NEW PARENT CLASSES, INCLUDING AN EXPECTANT PARENT TOUR, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS, SIBLING TOUR AND NEW PARENTS CLINIC, AS WELL AS "NON-EMERGENCY SUPPORT ABOUT NEWBORNS."
(11) BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PARTNER WITH MISSION OF MERCY TO FUND AND IMPLEMENT MY HEALTH DIRECT HEALTHCARE SCHEDULING EXCHANGE (HSE) -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PARTNER WITH EAST VALLEY SENIOR CENTER TO IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (BASED ON THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER MODEL IN THE WEST VALLEY) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE -CONTINUE PARTNERING WITH MD ANDERSON TO PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE IN CANCER CARE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH DESERT VISTA TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH THE SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MCDPH) HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, THAT PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FIND HELP PHOENIX WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE SHOULD ALSO HELP ASSIST WITH INCREASING PARENT'S PARTICIPATION IN WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, FOR ALL AGES. BANNER HEALTH IS VERY PROGRESSIVE IN REQUIRING THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(12) MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PARTNER WITH SUNRISE TO OPEN A NEW FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -SPECIALTY PROVIDERS: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THAT THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE FOCUSING ON THIS ISSUE. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, MCKEE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
(13) BANNER HEART HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PARTNER WITH MISSION OF MERCY TO FUND AND IMPLEMENT MY HEALTH DIRECT HEALTHCARE SCHEDULING EXCHANGE (HSE) -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MY BANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PARTNER WITH EAST VALLEY SENIOR CENTER TO IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (BASED ON THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER MODEL IN THE WEST VALLEY) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAF -CONTINUE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALSFOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. THE MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MCDPH) HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, THAT PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FIND HELP PHOENIX WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. WHILE WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF BANNER HEART'S SPECIALIZED FOCUS, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE SHOULD ALSO HELP ASSIST WITH INCREASING PARENT'S PARTICIPATION IN WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, FOR ALL AGES. BANNER HEALTH IS VERY PROGRESSIVE IN REQUIRING THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS, AS WELL AS OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(15) BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION IN MAINTAINING AN INDEPENDENT AND HEALTHY STATUS THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -OFFER HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER EMPOWERING SENIORS TOGETHER (BEST) PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE BNNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER. -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UP THROUGH THE SUN HEALTH CARE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS -PROVIDE EDUCATION AROUND DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS IN THE BANNER HEALTH NETWORK (BHN) WHO ARE NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION THROUGH THE BHN LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF SMART AND HEALTH MAGAZINE -OFFER A MONTHLY HEALTHY LIVING SERIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES AND ASSIST IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER INPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER EXERCISE CLASSES AND EDUCATION AROUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUN HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTER -PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST NUTRITIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER LUNCHES, MEALS ON WHEELS, FOOD BOXES AND FOOD BANK PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: THERE ARE SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT THAT ARE LOOKING INTO THE LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE WEST VALLEY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS CAN BE A BARRIER TO ACCESSING CARE AND WE WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION AS BEST WE CAN, IT IS NOT WITHINT OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE AND WE FEEL THAT OUR RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DIRECTED AT THE ACCESS ISSUES THAT WE CAN MORE DIRECTLY INFLUENCE. -FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL AND VISION SERVICES: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS. MCDPH HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, WHICH PROVIDES THIS RESOURCE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FINDHELPPHX.ORG WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE , THE CAC DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY TEEN PREGNANCY, WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS, LACK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY PROVIDERS AND OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS LABOR AND DELIVERY SERVICES, BANNER DEL E. WEBB CURRENTLY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILD BIRTH EDUCATION AND PARENTING CLASSES. THE HOSPITAL ALSO HOSTS REGULARLY SCHEDULED TEEN PREGNANCY CLASSES CONDUCTED BY TEEN OUTREACH PREGNANCY SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND IT IS OUTSIDE BANNER HEALTH'S SCOPE AND EXPERTISE. THE STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE ARE AIMED AT INCREASING PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE; THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON WELL-CHILD EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS AROUND THESE ISSUES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES SUCH AS MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IS NOT AN AREA BANNER HEALTH VIEWS AS A CLINICAL STRENGTH FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND AS SUCH FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DEDICATED TO AREAS, SUCH AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CHRONIC DISEASE WHERE BANNER HEALTH'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE CAN READILY SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONCERNS. OBESITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN WAS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS A CONCERN FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION. OUR STRATEGIES AROUND INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AROUND NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE INTENDED TO HELP ALL AGES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
(16) BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINCIS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PEDIATRIC SERVICES TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED FAMILIES THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE ASTHMA SCREENINGS, EDUCATION AND MEDICATION TO THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE BANNER HEALTHMOBILE AND SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED THAT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, WAS: WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: WHILE THE DATA INDICATES POSITIVE TRENDING IN SEVERAL AREAS RELATED TO WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AS NOTED ABOVE, THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) DID RAISE A FEW CONCERNS THAT THEY FELT REPRESENTED A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY TEEN PREGNANCY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LABOR & DELIVERY SERVICES, BANNER IRONWOOD OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF FREE AND LOW COST CHILDBIRTH AND BABY CARE CLASSES FOR TEEN MOMS, AS WELL AS MOMS OF ALL AGES, DADS AND EVEN SIBLINGS. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AROUND PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AT THIS TIME AND FEEL WE ARE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE.
(17) STERLING REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, WHERE APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -DENTAL CARE: STERLING REGIONAL RECOGNIZES THIS IS AN AREA OF OPPORTUNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THAT WHEN DENTAL CARE IS NOT RECEIVED ON A ROUTINE BASIS, IT CAN LEAD TO OTHER HEALTH ISSUES. HOWEVER, WE FEEL THIS IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF BANNER HEALTH'S EXPERTISE AND THAT GIVEN LIMITED RESOURCE, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ADDRESS THIS NEED. -PARENTING SKILLS: WHILE IDENTIFIED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND ONE THAT HAS IMPLICATIONS TO THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, THERE ARE OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON PROVIDING THE NEEDED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT AROUND THIS ISSUE. WE BELIEVE THIS IS INDEED AN ISSUE THAT IS BETTER ALIGNED TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS; HOWEVER, WE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THESE VALUABLE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. -PROVIDER ACCESS: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS, AS THERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO PRENATAL CARE AND TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, STERLING REGIONAL WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES.
(18) BANNER CHURCHILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS -CREATE A BANNER'S BEST HEALTHY COOKING COOKBOOK -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO PRETERM BIRTHS AND TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY THE CAC AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. BANNER CHURCHILL WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES. AS FOR THE CONCERN THE CAC RAISED AROUND PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOMS NEEDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO BETTER SUPPORT THEM, IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL WITHIN THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINICS AND INCREASED EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AND RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION THROUGH THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WEBSITE, THAT WE WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THIS ISSUE. -PROVIDER SHORTAGE: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE, AS WELL AS EXPLORING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, AS NOTED ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS, AS THERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ALSO AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED, BANNER CHURCHILL IS EXPLORING CREATIVE WAYS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS AND INCREASE PROVIDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
(19) BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -OFFER MANICURES, MASSAGES & MAMMOGRAMS PROGRAM TO THE COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE STILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, THOUGH CALIFORNIA COMPARES WELL TO THE OTHER STATES AND HAS SHOWN MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS STILL A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY THE CAC AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. BANNER LASSEN WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES. THE CAC DID IDENTIFY A CONCERN THAT FOR WOMEN WHO ARE UNAWARE THEY ARE PREGNANT, 75 PERCENT REPORTED HAVING CONSUMED ALCOHOL AFTER CONCEPTION. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THROUGH INCREASED EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS VIA THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WEBSITE THAT WE WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THIS ISSUE. -PROVIDER SHORTAGE: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, MUCH OF THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS, AS THERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
(20) EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, WHERE APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -OFFER LOW-COST EXERCISE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -PROVIDER ACCESS: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS, AS THERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE FOCUSING ON THIS ISSUE. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, EAST MORGAN WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES.
(21) BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE BANNER HEALTH FACILITIES ACROSS THE VALLEY TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE ED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH THE BANNER HEALTH FACILITIES ACROSS THE VALLEY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE ED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -OFFER SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN CRISIS THROUGH THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS PRIORITY NEED #2: TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE ASHLINE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS PRIORITY NEED #3: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -IMPLEMENT PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY (BANNER MEDICAL GROUP) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINIC WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #4: CHRONIC CONDITION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS PRIORITY NEED #5: HEALTHY LIVING STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -HOMELESS POPULATION: THERE ARE ACTUALLY MANY GREAT RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT CURRENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS POPULATIONS. MCDPH HAS DEVELOPED A VERY ROBUST WEBSITE, FINDHELPPHX.ORG, WHICH PROVIDES READY ACCESS TO MANY OF THESE RESOURCES. BANNER HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH MCDPH TO HELP PROMOTE THE FINDHELPPHX.ORG WEBSITE TO OUR PATIENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO HOPEFULLY INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF THESE SERVICES. -PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT THAT ARE LOOKING INTO THE LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE WEST VALLEY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS CAN BE A BARRIER TO ACCESSING CARE AND WE WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION AS BEST WE CAN, IT IS NOT WITHIN OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE AND WE BELIEVE OUR RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER DIRECTED AT THE ACCESS ISSUES THAT WE CAN MORE DIRECTLY INFLUENCE.
(22) COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - TORRINGTON PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, WHERE APPROPRIATE PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -FREE/ LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES: COMMUNITY HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES THIS IS A NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THAT WHEN DENTAL CARE IS NOT RECEIVED ON A ROUTINE BASIS, IT CAN LEAD TO OTHER HEALTH ISSUES. HOWEVER, WE FEEL THIS IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF BANNER HEALTH'S EXPERTISE AND THAT GIVEN LIMITED RESOURCE, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ADDRESS THIS NEED. -PARENTING SKILLS: WHILE IDENTIFIED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND ONE THAT HAS IMPLICATIONS TO THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, THERE ARE OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON PROVIDING THE NEEDED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT AROUND THIS ISSUE. WE BELIEVE THIS IS INDEED AN ISSUE THAT IS BETTER ALIGNED TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, SUCH AS ST. JOSEPH'S AND DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES. HOWEVER, WE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THESE VALUABLE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THESE ARE IMPORTANT MEASURES OF THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THESE POPULATIONS, THIS WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE FOCUSED ON THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THESE POPULATIONS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES.
(23) WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UP TO HIGH RISK PATIENTS, AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE RN TRANSITION COACH PROGRAM GRANT PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS ON DEPRESSION TO OTHER PROVIDER OFFICES IN THE COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT) -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PROVIDE LOW-COST SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR THE ADOLESCENT POPULATION -OFFER REDUCED LABORATORY SCREENINGS THROUGH THE WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS PROGRAM -PROVIDE HEALTHY LIVING LECTURES FOR THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE WELLNESS PROGRAM THROUGH THE REHAB DEPARTMENT PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS -SPONSOR COMMUNITY SMOKING CESSATION EDUCATION SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -DENTAL CARE: WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZES THIS IS AN AREA OF OPPORTUNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THAT WHEN DENTAL CARE IS NOT RECEIVED ON A ROUTINE BASIS, IT CAN LEAD TO OTHER HEALTH ISSUES. HOWEVER, WE FEEL THIS IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF BANNER HEALTH'S EXPERTISE AND THAT GIVEN LIMITED RESOURCE, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ADDRESS THIS NEED. GIVEN THAT THE COUNCIL INDICATED THEY FELT THIS WAS MORE OF AN ISSUE AROUND LACK OF AWARENESS OF IMPORTANCE AND RESOURCES, WE WILL CONTINUE TO HELP SUPPORT PROMOTION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR DENTAL CARE. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO INFANT MORTALITY, EARLY PRENATAL CARE AND TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER PRENATAL EDUCATION, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION AND PRE-NATAL/POST-NATAL EXERCISE CLASSES.
(24) PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL PROVIDERS ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -PROVIDE ENHANCED DISCHARGE MATERIALS FOR ALL ED AND INPATIENTS REGARDING PROVIDERS, SPECIALISTS AND CLINICS IN THE COMMUNITY -CONDUCT ED DISCHARGE PHONE CALLS STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURRING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE EDUCATION FOR HIGH-UTILIZERS, WHERE APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE PAIN PLAN PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -EXPAND DIABETIC EDUCATION WITH ENHANCED OUTREACH WITH OUR COMMUNITY PROVIDERS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -IMPLEMENT PROVIDER-TO-PROVIDER PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS IN ED REFERRAL/TRANSFER PROCESS STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS ON DEPRESSION TO OTHER PROVIDER OFFICES IN THE COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION TO YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEALTHY DAWGS, HEALTHY EAGLES AND HEALTHY BUFFS -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, PARTICULARLY RELATED TO LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND TEEN PREGNANCY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT PRIORITIZED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES. -HOME CARE AND NURSING HOMES SERVICES: THERE ARE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO CURRENTLY OFFER AND SPECIALIZE IN THESE SERVICES. THEREFORE, PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL WILL CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE SMOOTH TRANSITIONS, BUT WILL NOT LOOK TO IMPLEMENT NEW STRATEGIES AT THIS TIME. -MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AND AVAILABILITY: PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL WILL CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH THE SALVATION ARMY AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER 24-HOUR MEDICATION PACKS THROUGH THE ED TO ENSURE THE COMMUNITY IS ABLE TO ACCESS NEEDED MEDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF PHARMACY HOURS. ADDITIONALLY, BANNER HEALTH WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE MEDICATION ACCESS FOR THEIR PATIENTS; HOWEVER, WE DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT A DEFINED STRATEGY AT THIS TIME.
(25) OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE -OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTICS -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE STATE QUIT LINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE STATE QUIT LINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, ARE: -PROVIDER SHORTAGE: WHILE NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT AS A STRATEGY UNDER ACCESS TO CARE, BANNER HEALTH IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE PROVIDER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND STRIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONVERSATION WITH THE CAC REFLECTED THE NEED FOR FOCUSED EFFORTS ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE STRATEGIES ACROSS THE PRIORITY HEALTH CONCERNS, AS THERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE STILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY RELATED TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, THOUGH NEBRASKA COMPARES FAIRLY WELL TO THE OTHER STATES. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS STILL A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS FOR THIS POPULATION, IT WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY THE CAC AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR ALL OF THE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS, WE FEEL RESOURCES WOULD BE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES.
(26) PAGE HOSPITAL PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE - OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTIC -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -SUPPORT A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEED THAT WASN'T PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, WAS: -WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES: THE DATA INDICATES THERE ARE STILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT WITHIN WOMEN AND INFANT SERVICES, AND AS NOTED ABOVE, THE CAC DID ALSO INDICATE THAT THEY FEEL TEEN PREGNANCY REPRESENTS A HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. WHILE NOT FOCUSED ON PREVENTION, PAGE HOSPITAL DOES OFFER CHILDBIRTH CLASSES. WE RECOGNIZE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, BUT SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AROUND PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AT THIS TIME AND FEEL WE ARE BETTER ALIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CONCERNS IDENTIFIED ABOVE.
(27) BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER PRIORITY NEED #1: ACCESS TO CARE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE TACTICS -PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN MYBANNER (ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL) -OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -PARTNER WITH HOSPITAL PATIENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE TO SELF-PAY PATIENTS -OFFER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES RELATED TO THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE -PROMOTE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT PREVENTIVE AND MAINTENANCE CARE VIA THE FACILITY WEBSITE - OFFER AND PARTICIPATE IN FREE HEALTH ACTIVITIES (E.G. SCREENINGS, HEALTH FAIRS, BLOOD DRIVES) -PROVIDE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, AS APPROPRIATE STRATEGY #2: IDENTIFY THE UNDERLYING CAUSES FOR PATIENTS WITH REGULAR, REOCCURING VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TACTICS -ASSIGN DEDICATED CASE MANAGERS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE DISCHARGE PROCESS AND CONTINUUM OF CARE -DEPLOY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE -PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE SCHEDULING OF FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIST IN ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, AS APPROPRIATE -PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATINO IN MAINTAINING AN INDEPENDENT AND HEALTHY STATUS THROUGH THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -OFFER HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR POPULATION THROUGH THE BANNER EMPOWERING SENIORS TOGETHER (BEST) PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE POST-DISCHARGE CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UP THROUGH THE SUN HEALTH CARE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM PRIORITY NEED #2: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT (WITH A FOCUS ON DIABETES & HEART DISEASE) STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION ON PREVENTION, MAINTENANCE AND TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT TACTIC -PROVIDE RELEVANT CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATION OFFERINGS IN THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP HOST AND PROMOTE THE EVENTS TO A BROADER COMMUNITY POPULATION -DEPLOY A PROACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND OUTREACH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PATIENTS WITHIN BANNER HEALTH MANAGED POPULATION -DEVELOP A CHRONIC DISEASE WEBPAGE ON THE FACILITY WEBSITE TO INCREASE ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCE AWARENESS -PARTNER WITH SUN HEALTH TO PROVIDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS -PROVIDE EDUCATION AROUND DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS IN THE BANNER HEALTH NETWORK (BHN) WHO ARE NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION THROUGH THE BHN LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -PROVIDE CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF SMART & HEALTHY MAGAZINE -OFFER A MONTHLY HEALTHY LIVING SERIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES AND ASSIST IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PRIORITY NEED #3: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY #1: INCREASE ACCESS TO TIMELY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN CRISIS TACTICS -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO DEPLOY TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES (THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGY) -PARTNER WITH BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (BPC) TO ACCESS PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONE CONSULTS FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES -PARTNER WITH OPERATION AMERICAN PATRIOT (OAP) TO PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT TO VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER INPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES STRATEGY #2: INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTIONS TACTICS -DEPLOY DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOL IN PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER (PCP) CLINICS WITHIN BANNER MEDICAL GROUP -CREATE A WEBPAGE WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE -PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BRIDGES TO HELP ALIGN PATIENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS -OFFER GRIEF COUNSELING THROUGH THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER PRIORITY NEED #4: OBESITY/NUTRITION/PHYSICAL INACTIVITY STRATEGY #1: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS TACTICS -CREATE A WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING ARTICLES, TIPS, RECIPES, CALENDAR OF RELATED EVENTS, LINKS TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES -PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AROUND HEALTHY LIVING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVENTS (E.G. ASK THE EXPERT AND DAY OF DANCE) -HIGHLIGHT HEALTHY OPTIONS OFFERED IN THE CAFETERIA -PARTNER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INCREASE PROMOTION OF THE WIC PROGRAM -PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING -PARTNER WITH THE FITKIDS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -OFFER EXERCISE CLASSES & EDUCATION AROUND HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUN HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTER -PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST NUTRITIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGH BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SR. CENTER LUNCHES, MEALS ON WHEELS, FOOD BOXES & FOOD BANK PRIORITY NEED #5: SMOKING/TOBACCO USE STRATEGY #1: INCREASE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND PERSONAL BENEFITS TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FREE OF TOBACCO TACTICS -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO BUILD THE PROACTIVE REFERRAL INTO THE BANNER MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC WORKFLOWS -INCLUDE A LINK TO THE ASHLINE WEBSITE FROM THE BANNER HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE -PARTNER WITH THE ASHLINE TO PROVIDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS FOR OUR PATIENTS -INCORPORATE EDUCATION AROUND THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM TOBACCO USE INTO THE HEALTHY LIVING WEBPAGE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS NOT PRIORITIZED THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT WERE NOT PRIORITIZED, AT THIS TIME, WERE: -Public Transportation: Transportation is an issue that impacts the communitys ability to access care. While we recognize this can be a barrier to accessing care and we will support efforts to improve the situation as best we can, it is not within our area of expertise and feel our resources would be better directed at the access issues that we can more directly influence. -Women and Infant Services: While the data indicates positive trending in several areas related to women and infant services, as noted above, the CAC did indicate that teen pregnancy is a significant issue within the community. While we recognize this is a significant health concern within the community, we simply do not have the resources to develop a strategy around pregnancy prevention, at this time and feel we are better aligned to influence the other significant health concerns identified above.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16A-C APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, D, E, F & G: THE FAP, APPLICATION, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING URL FOR ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES: WWW.BANNERHEALTH.COM/PATIENTS/BILLING/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16I APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, D, E, F & G: IN ADDITION TO ALL ACTIONS NOTED, BANNER OFFERS THE FAP WITH EACH BILLING STATEMENT TO THE PATIENT/GUARANTOR.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION FOR SCHEDULE H, PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D APPLIES TO ALL HOSPITAL FACILITIES INCLUDED IN FACILITY REPORTING GROUPS A, B, C, D, E, F, & G: DURING THE TAX YEAR, FOR ALL UNINSURED PATIENTS WHO HAVE A HOUSEHOLD ANNUAL INCOME OF LESS THAN $125,000, THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT CHARGED FOR INPATIENT SERVICES IS THE AMOUNTS GENERALLY BILLED (AGB) FOR THAT HOSPITAL. HOSPITAL AGB IS THE SUM OF ALL CLAIMS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES PROVIDED AT SUCH HOSPITAL PAID DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD BY MEDICARE FEE-FOR-SERVICE AND ALL PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS AS PRIMARY PAYORS, TOGETHER WITH ANY ASSOCIATED PORTIONS OF THESE CLAIMS PAID BY MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES OR INSURED INDIVIDUALS IN THE FORM OF CO-PAYS, CO-INSURANCE OR DEDUCTIBLES, BY THE USUAL AND CUSTOMARY CHARGES FOR SUCH MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES.
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility
(list in order of size, from largest to smallest)
How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?133
Name and address Type of Facility (describe)
1 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1255 W WASHINGTON ST
TEMPE,AZ85281
LABORATORY
2 BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER REHAB
10601 WEST SANTA FE DR
SUN CITY,AZ85351
LONG TERM REHABILITATION CTR
3 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
630 N ALVERNON WAY STE 200
TUCSON,AZ85711
LABORATORY
4 BANNER HOME CARE
275 E GERMANN STE 110S
GILBERT,AZ85297
HOME HEALTH
5 BANNER ALZHEIMER'S INSTITUTE
901 EAST WILLETTA STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85006
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
6 DENALI CENTER
1510 19TH AVE
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
NURSING HOME
7 BANNER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
10515 W SANTA FE DR
SUN CITY,AZ85351
RESEARCH FACILITY
8 BANNER DESERT SURGERY CENTER LP
1500 S DOBSON RD SUITE 101
MESA,AZ85202
OUT-PATIENT SURGERY CENTERS
9 BANNER HOSPICE
275 E GERMANN STE 110N
GILBERT,AZ85297
HOSPICE
10 SURGICENTERS OF AMERICA LP
1040 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX,AZ85006
OUT-PATIENT SURGERY CENTERS
11 BANNER HOME CARE
275 E GERMANN STE 100
GILBERT,AZ85297
HOME INFUSION THERAPY
12 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1515 E CEDAR BLVD BLDG F
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86004
LABORATORY
13 BANNER HOSPICE
13950 W MEEKER BLVD STE 102
SUN CITY,AZ85375
HOSPICE
14 FAIRBANKS MEM HOSPITALDENALI PHARMACY
1650 COWLES STREET
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
RETAIL PHARMACY
15 BANNER FAMILY PHARMACY
1111 E MCDOWELL ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85006
RETAIL PHARMACY
16 BANNER HOME CARE COLORADO
1810 N BOISE AVENUE
LOVELAND,CO80538
HOME HEALTH
17 BANNER HOME CARE COLORADO
5628 W 19TH ST STE 1
GREELEY,CO80634
HOME HEALTH
18 BANNER ESTRELLA SURGERY CENTER
9301 W THOMAS ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85037
OUT-PATIENT SURGERY CENTERS
19 SKYLINE SURGERY CENTER
2555 E 13TH ST STE 200
LOVELAND,CO80537
OUT-PATIENT SURGERY CENTERS
20 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC
2555 E 13TH ST STE 115
LOVELAND,CO80537
LABORATORY
21 BANNER HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COLORADO
1990 59TH AVE STE 300
GREELEY,CO80634
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
22 BANNER THUNDERBIRD BEHAVIORAL HLTH CTR
5555 W THUNDERBIRD ROAD
GLENDALE,AZ85306
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
23 BANNER HOSPICE HOUSE - SUN CITY WEST
14505 W GRANITE VALLEY DR
SUN CITY WEST,AZ85375
HOSPICE
24 SUMMIT VIEW PHARMACY
2001 70TH AVE
GREELEY,CO80634
RETAIL PHARMACY
25 BANNER CASA GRANDE URGENT CARE
1676 EAST MCMURRAY BOULEVARD SUITE
CASA GRANDE,AZ85222
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
26 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 100
GOODYEAR,AZ85338
LABORATORY
27 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
6106 E BROWN ROAD STE 101
MESA,AZ85206
LABORATORY
28 FHM-HOSPICE SERVICES
2001 GILLIAM WAY
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
HOSPICE
29 BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OP CLINIC
1600 W CHANDLER BLVD SUITE 180
CHANDLER,AZ85225
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
30 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC
2001 70TH AVE
GREELEY,CO80634
LABORATORY
31 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
3483 MERCY RD BLDG 4 STE 104
GILBERT,AZ85297
LABORATORY
32 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
16515 S 40TH ST BLDG 3 STE 113
PHOENIX,AZ85048
LABORATORY
33 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2000 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 101
TEMPE,AZ85282
LABORATORY
34 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
3003 HWY 95 STE H-81
BULLHEAD,AZ86442
LABORATORY
35 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
5605 W EUGIE AVE STE 104
GLENDALE,AZ85306
LABORATORY
36 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1450 S DOBSON RD STE A-104
MESA,AZ85202
LABORATORY
37 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2081 W FRYE RD STE 107
CHANDLER,AZ85224
LABORATORY
38 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
130 S 63RD ST STE 107
MESA,AZ85206
LABORATORY
39 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
3805 E BELL RD STE 1500
PHOENIX,AZ85032
LABORATORY
40 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
10503 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD STE 110
SUN CITY,AZ85351
LABORATORY
41 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
6707 N 19TH AVE STE 105
PHOENIX,AZ85015
LABORATORY
42 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
603 N WILMOT STE 141
TUCSON,AZ85710
LABORATORY
43 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1300 N 12TH ST STE 503
PHOENIX,AZ85006
LABORATORY
44 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
14420 W MEEKER RD STE A109
SUN CITY WEST,AZ85375
LABORATORY
45 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
14674 W MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD
SURPRISE,AZ85374
LABORATORY
46 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
15317 W BELL RD BLDG C STE 10
SURPRISE,AZ85374
LABORATORY
47 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
9305 W THOMAS RD STE 300
PHOENIX,AZ85037
LABORATORY
48 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
9445 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR SUITE
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85258
LABORATORY
49 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2940 E BANNER GATEWAY DR STE 325
GILBERT,AZ85234
LABORATORY
50 ATRIUM APOTHECARYNCMC PHARMACY
1801 16TH STREET
GREELEY,CO80361
RETAIL PHARMACY
51 BANNER HOSPICE HOUSE - MESA
7231 E BROADWAY
MESA,AZ85208
HOSPICE
52 BANNER HOSPICE PHOENIX OFFICE
202 EAST EARLL DRIVE SUITE 160
PHOENIX,AZ85012
HOSPICE
53 THE CLEO ROBERTS CENTER
10515 WEST SANTA FE DR 1ST FLR
SUN CITY,AZ85351
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
54 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
10238 E HAMPTON AVE STE 101
MESA,AZ85208
LABORATORY
55 BANNER DEL E WEBB MED CTR-BEHAV HLTH
14502 WEST MEEKER BOULEVARD
SUN CITY WEST,AZ85375
COUNSELING FACILITY
56 FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME CARE
1302 21ST AVENUE
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
57 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
37100 N GANTZEL RD STE 114
QUEEN CREEK,AZ85240
LABORATORY
58 FMH-HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
1701 GILLIAM WAY
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
59 FMH-HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
19 COLLEGE ROAD UNIT D
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
60 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
7388 N LA CHOLLA
TUCSON,AZ85704
LABORATORY
61 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
7281 E EARLL DR STE 2
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85251
LABORATORY
62 WINDSOR COMMUNITY PHARMACY
1300 MAIN STREET
WINDSOR,CO80550
RETAIL PHARMACY
63 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1432 S DOBSON RD STE202
MESA,AZ85202
LABORATORY
64 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
13460 N 94TH DR STE K5
PEORIA,AZ85381
LABORATORY
65 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
10450 E RIGGS ROAD STE 109
SUN LAKES,AZ85248
LABORATORY
66 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC
1230 14TH STREET SW
LOVELAND,CO80537
LABORATORY
67 BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OP CLINIC
8722 E SAN ALBERTO DRIVE STE 100
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85258
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
68 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2080 W SOUTHERN AVE STE B-6
APACHE JUNCTION,AZ85220
LABORATORY
69 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
3201 W PEORIA AVE STE A202
PHOENIX,AZ85029
LABORATORY
70 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1425 S GREENFIELD ROAD SUITE 102
MESA,AZ85206
LABORATORY
71 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC
2923 GINNALA DRIVE
LOVELAND,CO80538
LABORATORY
72 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2095 W PECOS RD STE 5
CHANDLER,AZ85224
LABORATORY
73 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
6565 E CARONDELET STE 255A
TUCSON,AZ85007
LABORATORY
74 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1915 MCCULLOCH BLVD N STE 106
LAKE HAVASU CITY,AZ86403
LABORATORY
75 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2330 N 75TH AVE 110
PHOENIX,AZ85035
LABORATORY
76 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
6320 W UNION HILLS DR STE 160
GLENDALE,AZ85308
LABORATORY
77 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
980 WILLOW CREEK RD
PRESCOTT,AZ86305
LABORATORY
78 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
11209 N TATUM BLVD STE 1
PHOENIX,AZ85028
LABORATORY
79 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2640 W BASELINE ROAD STE 115
PHOENIX,AZ85041
LABORATORY
80 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
5757 W THUNDERBIRD RD STE E454
GLENDALE,AZ85306
LABORATORY
81 BANNER HOME CARE COLORADO
1990 59TH AVE STE 200
GREELEY,CO80634
HOME INFUSION THERAPY
82 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
7757 W DEER VALLEY ROAD STE 265
PEORIA,AZ85382
LABORATORY
83 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1848 E INNOVATION PARK
ORO VALLEY,AZ85737
LABORATORY
84 BANNER CONCUSSION CENTER
1320 NORTH 10TH STREET SUITE B
PHOENIX,AZ85006
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTERS/CLINICS
85 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
21803 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE A-210
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85255
LABORATORY
86 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1860 E SALK DR STE A-1
CASA GRANDE,AZ85222
LABORATORY
87 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1151 S LA CANADA DR STE 206
GREEN VALLEY,AZ85614
LABORATORY
88 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
4350 N 19TH AVE STE 105
PHOENIX,AZ85015
LABORATORY
89 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
3624 W ANTHEM WY STE C114
ANTHEM,AZ85086
LABORATORY
90 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
20414 N 27TH AVE STE 140
PHOENIX,AZ85027
LABORATORY
91 BANNER HOME CARE PAYSON
708 E State Hwy 260 Suite A1
PAYSON,AZ85541
HOME HEALTH
92 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
4524 N MARYVALE PARKWAY STE 120
PHOENIX,AZ85031
LABORATORY
93 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC
1600 23RD AVENUE
GREELEY,CO80631
LABORATORY
94 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
10900 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 204
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85254
LABORATORY
95 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1030 N SAN FRANCISCO ST STE 110
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001
LABORATORY
96 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1773 W ST MARYS RD STE 101
TUCSON,AZ85745
LABORATORY
97 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
3161 N WINDSONG
PRESCOTT VALLEY,AZ86314
LABORATORY
98 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1150 S HIGHWAY 92 STE E
SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635
LABORATORY
99 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
1440 W VALENCIA STE 130
TUCSON,AZ85746
LABORATORY
100 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
6130 N LA CHOLLA STE B205
TUCSON,AZ85704
LABORATORY
101 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
117 E MAIN ST BUILDING C STE 20
PAYSON,AZ85541
LABORATORY
102 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
20950 N TATUM BLVD STE 290
PHOENIX,AZ85050
LABORATORY
103 HORIZON LABORATORY LLC
702 W DRAKE ROAD BUILDING A
FORT COLLINS,CO80526
LABORATORY
104 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC
2270 S RIDGEVIEW DRIVE STE 306
YUMA,AZ85364
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GLENDALE,AZ85306
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TEMPE,AZ85281
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Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Schedule H (Form 990) 2015
Page 9
Part VI
Supplemental Information
Provide the following information.
1 Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2 Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3 Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4 Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5 Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6 Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7 State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.
Form and Line Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3A THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES(FPG) FAMILY INCOME LIMIT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE IS 200% FOR HOSPITAL FACILITIES LOCATED IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, AND WYOMING. THE FPG FAMILY INCOME LIMIT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE CARE IS 350% FOR THE HOSPITAL FACILITY LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 3C BANNER HEALTH (BANNER/BH) USES FPG. DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN AND/OR ABILITY TO PAY, DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE BASED UPON BANNER'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. BH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE DUAL INTERESTS OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO CARE TO THOSE WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO PAY (ECONOMIC INDIGENCE) AND TO OFFER A DISCOUNT FROM BILLED CHARGES FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THEIR CARE (MEDICAL INDIGENCE). THIS POLICY ESTABLISHES TWO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, THE BASIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE ENHANCED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. UNDER THE BASIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, UNINSURED PERSONS HAVING ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOMES OF $125,000 OR LESS WILL QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF DISCOUNTED PRICING COMPARABLE TO THAT AVAILABLE TO COMMERCIAL INSURANCE PAYORS WITHOUT HAVING TO APPLY FOR MEDICAID ASSISTANCE. UNDER THE ENHANCED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, UNINSURED PERSONS HAVING HOUSEHOLD INCOMES AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE WILL QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTS OR FREE CARE, SUBJECT TO APPLICATION FOR MEDICAID ASSISTANCE. BH MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL EVALUATION AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE POINT IN THE REGISTRATION/COLLECTION PROCESS FOR ALL PATIENTS INDICATING AN INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. BANNER WILL PROVIDE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION AFTER ALL OTHER OPTIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. SEE PART VI, LINE 3 FOR INFORMATION ON HOW PATIENTS ARE MADE AWARE OF BH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 6A BANNER HEALTH PREPARES AN ANNUAL SYSTEM REPORT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS AN ELECTRONIC BANNER HEALTH COMMUNITY UPDATE WHICH INCLUDES A COMMUNITY MESSAGE, AND HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND SUPPORT.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7 1) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AT COST, MEDICAID AND OTHER MEANS-TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS - USING THE COST-TO-CHARGE METHODOLOGY DETERMINED BY THE COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGES OR RELATIVE VALUE UNITS IS APPLIED TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO CALCULATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE COST ACCOUNT SYSTEM ADDRESSES ALL PATIENT SEGMENTS AT THE ACUTE CARE FACILITIES. THE COST ACCOUNTING APPLICATION IS NOT IMPLEMENTED AT THE HEALTH CENTERS, PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, HOME CARE, SURGICAL CENTERS, OR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH. 2) COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT - BANNER USES THE CBISA, COMMUNITY BENEFIT INVENTORY TOOL TO COORDINATE AND ESTIMATE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. 3) HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES, AND RESEARCH - ACTUAL COST LESS REIMBURSEMENTS AS REPORTED IN THE GENERAL LEDGER, ARE USED TO VALUE THESE ACTIVITIES, WHICH OPERATED AT A LOSS PROVIDE INVALUABLE SERVICES TO BH COMMUNITIES. 4) CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS - ACTUAL OR FAIR MARKET VALUE IS USED TO VALUE THESE CONTRIBUTIONS OR ACTIVITIES.
SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7G SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES REPORTED IN SECTION 7G INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY DISORDER AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS, POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION SERVICES, PALLIATIVE CARE CLINICS, TRAUMA CARE, BURN CLINICS, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, FUNDED FOLLOW-UP AND CONTINUING CARE FOR INDIGENTS, SENIOR ADULT DAY CARE, COMMUNITY BASED PRENATAL PROGRAM FOR UNDER/UNINSURED MOTHERS, SCHOOL-BASED CLINIC ACTIVITIES, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES, FREE/REDUCED MAMMOGRAMS AND BONE DENSITY TESTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE CHRONIC INEBRIATE POPULATION. OPERATED AT A LOSS, RESPECTIVE BH COMMUNITIES WOULD BE DEPRIVED OF THESE SERVICES IF NOT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S INVOLVEMENT.
SCHEDULE H, PART II IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT MISSION, BH PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTED THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ITS CONSTITUENTS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH CAMPAIGNS, ENHANCING COMMUNITY WORKFORCE THROUGH RECRUITMENT FOR MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS, PROVISION OF LEADERS TO DEVELOP LOCAL TALENT, PROVISION OF STAFF FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM, RECOGNIZING THE EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER BASE, PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS, INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND BEING A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN. THE RESULTS OF THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH - PROVIDING VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TO LOCAL BOARDS AND TASK FORCES THEREBY ALLOWING THE ENTITY TO CHANNEL RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY NEED INSTEAD OF SALARIES. - PROVIDING FEDERAL MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH PHYSICIANS. - PROVIDING DISASTER TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND AWARENESS FOR RESIDENTS. - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BLOOD BANKS TO BLOOD COMBAT SHORTAGES. - PROVIDING MEETING ROOM, ELECTRONIC TELECONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER SPACE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS. WITHOUT THESE IN-KIND DONATIONS, THESE ORGANIZATIONS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO EXPEND FUNDS, FUNDS NEEDED IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSIONS FOR SPACE RENTAL - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL UNITED WAY AGENCIES TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. - SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS THROUGH EMPLOYEE FOOD AND CLOTHING INITIATIVES.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 1 BH WRITES OFF BAD DEBT AS AN OPERATING EXPENSE (AS OPPOSED TO A REDUCTION IN ALLOWANCE) AND BAD DEBT RESERVES ARE EVALUATED MONTHLY. THIS METHODOLOGY ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO ARRIVE AT THE SAME POSITION AS STATEMENT 15 DESCRIBES. WE DO NOT HOWEVER WRITE DOWN SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS USING A CONTRA REVENUE ACCOUNT UNLESS WE HAVE DEEMED IT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHICH IS A VARIANCE FROM THE STATEMENT (WHICH REQUIRES A WRITE-DOWN OF THE RECEIVABLE TO THE COLLECTIBLE AMOUNT USING A CONTRA REVENUE ACCOUNT).
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 2 THE PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES RATIO IS APPLIED TO THE BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO CALCULATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCOUNTS/AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINE 2. DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS ON PATIENT ACCOUNTS ARE RECORDED AS AN ADJUSTMENT TO REVENUE, NOT BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 3 PREVIOUSLY THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED A THIRD PARTY TO ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF ACCOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO BAD DEBT AND TO ANALYZE WHAT PERCENT OF BAD DEBT COULD BE/SHOULD BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE BH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. BASED ON THE STUDY, BH ESTIMATES THAT IN EXCESS OF 60% OF THE PATIENT ACCOUNTS COMPRISING THE ORGANIZATION'S BAD DEBT MAY HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER BH POLICIES. FOLLOWING THIS STUDY, THE ORGANIZATION ENDEAVORED TO ENHANCE EFFORTS TO INFORM PATIENTS OF ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S ENHANCED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS UTILIZED ONLY BY THOSE PERSONS WHO TRULY REQUIRE SUCH ENHANCED ASSISTANCE, THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT PATIENTS MUST FIRST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, AND (WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS) APPLY FOR MEDICAID. DESPITE ENCOURAGEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION, THERE ARE MANY TIMES WHEN THE PATIENT REFUSES OR IS UNABLE TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION TO BH, PROVIDE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT QUALIFICATION, OR APPLY FOR MEDICAID.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 4 1)FOOTNOTE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (PAGE 16): Net patient accounts receivable and net patient service revenues have been adjusted to the estimated amounts expected to be received based on contractual rates for services rendered. These estimated amounts are subject to further adjustments upon review by third-party payors. Management estimates the provision for doubtful accounts and the allowance for doubtful accounts for each major payor based upon the historical collection experience of each facility. Banner evaluates a patient's ability to pay for patient services based on an entity-wide assessment and as part of this assessment has determined that management does not have the ability to assess the patient's ability to pay for the majority of self-pay patients, and accordingly, any patient account write off is recorded within the provision for doubtful accounts as a reduction of patient service revenue. Management regularly reviews payment data for each major payor in evaluating the sufficiency of the allowance for doubtful accounts. 2) COSTING METHODOLOGY THE RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST TO CHARGES IS APPLIED TO THE BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO CALCULATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF BAD DEBT ATTRIBUTABLE TO PATIENT ACCOUNTS THAT IS REPORTED ON LINE 2. DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS ON PATIENT ACCOUNTS ARE RECORDED AS AN ADJUSTMENT TO REVENUE NOT BAD DEBT EXPENSE.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 8 THE MEDICARE COST REPORTS THAT HOSPITALS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE COSTS REQUIRED TO TREAT MEDICARE PATIENTS. USING A FINANCIAL STATEMENT COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO METHODOLOGY, THE RESULT IS A SHORTFALL IN 2015 OF $34.4M. THEREFORE THE AMOUNTS REFLECTED ON THE COST REPORT DID NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND DIFFER FROM THE COST REFLECTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS MEDICARE SHORTFALL SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT BECAUSE ABSENT THIS PROGRAM, MANY INDIVIDUALS WOULD QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER NEEDS BASED PROGRAMS, BY ACCEPTING PAYMENT BELOW COST TO TREAT THESE INDIVIDUALS, THE BURDENS OF THE GOVERNMENT ARE RELIEVED AND THE AMOUNT SPENT TO COVER THE MEDICARE SHORTFALL IS MONEY NOT AVAILABLE TO COVER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT NEEDS.
SCHEDULE H, PART III, LINE 9B BANNER HEALTH'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES REQUIRE THAT THE ACCOUNTS OF PATIENTS WHO ARE KNOWN TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BE WRITTEN OFF EITHER IN FULL OR IN PART, DEPENDING UPON THE LEVEL OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WHICH THE PATIENT HAS QUALIFIED. IF THE ACCOUNT IS NOT WRITTEN OFF COMPLETELY, THE REDUCED BALANCE IS TREATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS ACCOUNTS FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FOR THE PORTION OF THE ACCOUNTS REMAINING AFTER APPLICATION OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES FOR PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR SUCH ASSISTANCE, ACCOUNT COLLECTION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1) THE PATIENT OR GUARANTOR WILL RECEIVE 3 STATEMENTS PRIOR TO THE ACCOUNT BEING PLACED WITH AN OUTSIDE AGENCY. THE STATEMENT PROCESS INVOLVES 3 STATEMENT CYCLES FOR EACH ACCOUNT: 1) 1 DAY AFTER FINAL BILL, 2) 36 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILL, AND 3) 71 DAYS AFTER FINAL BILL. THE PROCESS TAKES 108 DAYS TO COMPLETE. THE ACCOUNT IS SENT TO COLLECTIONS 5 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL STATEMENT CYCLE. 2) ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO VERIFY PHYSICAL LOCATION OF PATIENT AND ALSO TO DETERMINE IF THE PATIENT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AHCCCS/MEDICAID COVERAGE. IN ADDITION, AN ATTEMPT IS MADE VIA PHONE BASED ON THE GUARANTOR'S PROPENSITY TO PAY AND A DETERMINED DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR THE TOP 50% OF OUR CUSTOMERS. 3) ACCOUNTS ARE TURNED OVER TO AN OUTSIDE AGENCY UNDER CONTRACT WITH BH WHEN ALL EFFORTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. 4) ONCE ASSIGNED TO AN OUTSIDE COLLECTION AGENCY, VARIOUS DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ARE UTILIZED IN DIFFERENT STATES, DEPENDING UPON LOCAL LAW, CUSTOM AND PRACTICE. IN ALMOST ALL SITUATIONS, THE COLLECTION AGENCY ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN PAYMENT FROM THE PATIENT BY MEANS OF DIRECT TELEPHONE CONTACT. IF THIS IS UNSUCCESSFUL, FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT UPON AN ACCOUNT RESULTS IN A REPORT TO A CREDIT AGENCY. IN CERTAIN STATES, THE COLLECTION AGENCY WILL FILE A COLLECTION LAWSUIT TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT UPON THE UNPAID ACCOUNT, DEPENDING UPON THE ASSESSMENT OF THE AGENCY AS TO THE POTENTIAL COLLECTABILITY OF THE ACCOUNT. IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY STATE, ARIZONA, LAWSUITS ARE RARELY INITIATED, TYPICALLY ONLY WHEN THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE PATIENT HAS SUFFICIENT NET ASSETS TO PAY THE ACCOUNT, AND REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF BH.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 2 BH UTILIZES ITS STRATEGY AND PLANNING TEAM TO CONTINUALLY IDENTIFY AREAS IN THE COMMUNITIES BH SERVES WHERE INSTITUTIONAL CLINICAL NEEDS ARE NOT BEING SATISFIED ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITHIN UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. IT ALSO LEVERAGES A MULTI-PHASED APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING GAPS IN SERVICES PROVIDED TO COMMUNITIES SERVED BY HOSPITALS WITHIN THE SYSTEM AS WELL AS COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF: POPULATION GROWTH AND CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS ANALYSIS, DETAILED ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL, STATE AND COUNTY DATA SOURCES, HEALTHCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER HOSPITAL PROVIDERS, PHYSICIAN SUPPLY IN THE BH SERVICE AREAS, NEW AND MORE EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES THAT ARE BECOMING AVAILABLE THAT WOULD ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO BH COMMUNITIES, AND DEMAND PRESSURES EXPERIENCED BY EXISTING BH FACILITIES AND PHYSICIANS. ON A LOCAL BASIS, HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TEAMS REGULARLY CONSULT WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PARTNERS, LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED ADVISORY BOARDS, OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS (INCLUDING FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CLINICS), AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY UNMET PHYSICIAN AND HOSPITAL NEEDS. THESE FINDINGS ARE THEN PRIORITIZED BASED ON SYSTEM CAPITAL AND OPERATING RESOURCE AVAILABILITY, FEASIBILITY, AVAILABILITY OF PHYSICIANS TO BE RECRUITED TO THE SERVICE AREA, AND SUSTAINABILITY. BASED UPON THIS PRIORITIZATION, CAPITAL AND OPERATING RESOURCES ARE THEN INTEGRATED INTO THE FACILITY AND SYSTEM BUDGETS AND PLANS.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 3 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EXIST TO EDUCATE OUR PATIENTS ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY AND THEY ARE PROVIDED NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION ON BANNER HEALTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATION/EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO BH PATIENTS: A. SIGNAGE AND COLLATERAL IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH ARE POSTED PROMINENTLY IN PATIENT WAITING LOBBIES, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, STATING THAT BANNER HAS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE OR MAY BE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THEIR SHARE OF THE COST OF SERVICES. B. A TOLL FREE NUMBER IS PROVIDED FOR THE PATIENT'S/FAMILY'S CONVENIENCE. C. AFTER MEDICAL SCREENING, PATIENTS ARE VISITED BY STAFF AND INFORMED OF THE FINANCIAL POLICY. STAFF ALSO ASSISTS POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO APPLY FOR ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICAID/AHCCCS. D. A BRIGHTLY COLORED INSERT IS INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR BILLING STATEMENTS TO PATIENTS. THE INSERT AGAIN INFORMS PATIENTS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND PROVIDES TOLL-FREE ACCESS. E. DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES AGAIN INFORM PATIENTS OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES DURING THE SELF-PAY COLLECTION PROCESS. F. BANNER HEALTH WEBSITE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, STAFF CONTINUES TO ADVISE POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ENROLLMENT IN MEDICAID/AHCCCS AND OFFER TO ASSIST IN SUCH ENROLLMENT.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 4 BH HAD 29 HOSPITALS (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015), AND OPERATES OR LEASES NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN CLINICS, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, AMBULATORY FACILITIES, AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES IN SEVEN WESTERN STATES, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHIC AREAS THAT RANGE FROM METROPOLITAN TO REMOTE RURAL AREAS. THE FOLLOWING SETS FORTH PERTINENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMUNITIES AND AREAS SERVED BY BH FACILITIES: A. ALASKA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 738,432 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $71,829 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 18.80% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 14.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 33.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 25.00% VIII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 24.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 56.00% 2) FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH COUNTY I) POPULATION: 99,631 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $70,408 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 9.50% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 16.60% B. ARIZONA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 6,828,065 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $49,928 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 18.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 16.00% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 12.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 27.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 23.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 22.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 68.00% 2) MARICOPA COUNTY I) POPULATION: 4,167,947 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $53,698 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 17.10% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 15.60% 3) PINAL COUNTY I) POPULATION: 406,584 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $50,248 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 17.60% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.30% 4) COCONINO COUNTY I) POPULATION: 139,097 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $48,540 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 21.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 18.80% 5) GILA COUNTY I) POPULATION: 53,159 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $40,042 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 24.40% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 17.60% C. CALIFORNIA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 39,144,818 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $61,489 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 16.40% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.00% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 10.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 24.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 17.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 16.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 63.00% 2) LASSEN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 31,345 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $53,351 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 19.40% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 9.30% D. COLORADO 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 5,456,574 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $59,448 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.00% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 11.60% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 11.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 31.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 24.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 22.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 59.00% 2) LARIMER COUNTY I) POPULATION: 333,577 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $58,844 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.80% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 10.30% 3) LOGAN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 22,036 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $41,749 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 17.70% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 13.20% 4) MORGAN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 28,360 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $46,223 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.40% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 15.80% 5) WELD COUNTY I) POPULATION: 285,174 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $58,100 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 10.50% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 12.10% E. NEBRASKA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 1,896,190 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $52,400 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.40% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 11.20% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 10.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 31.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 19.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 18.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 61.00% 2) KEITH COUNTY I) POPULATION: 8,063 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $42,326 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.00% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 11.30% F. NEVADA 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 2,890,845 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $52,205 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 15.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 17.40% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 13.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 33.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 23.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 22.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 69.00% 2) CHURCHILL COUNTY I) POPULATION: 24,200 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $46,195 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 17.20% G. WYOMING 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 586,107 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $58,252 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 11.20% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 13.70% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 10.00% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 32.00% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 28.00% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 21.00% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 61.00% 2) GOSHEN COUNTY I) POPULATION: 13,383 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $45,287 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 14.30% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 17.40% 3) PLATTE COUNTY I) POPULATION: 8,812 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $41,299 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.00% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.90% 4) WASHAKIE COUNTY I) POPULATION: 8,328 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $45,696 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 12.60% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 16.90% H.BANNER AVERAGE 1) STATE I) POPULATION: 8,220,147 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $57,936 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 13.80% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 14.67% V) UNINSURED ESTIMATE OF TOTAL POPULATION: 11.43% VI) NO COVERAGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR - ALL AGES: 30.14% VII) UNINSURED NONELDERLY WITH INCOMES BELOW 100% OF FPL: 22.71% VIII) UNINSURED - NONELDERLY INCOMES UP TO 200% OF FPL: 20.71% IX) PERCENT OF POPULATION BELOW 400% OF FPL: 62.43% 2) COUNTY I) POPULATION: 386,671 II) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $44,773 III) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LEVEL: 14.62% IV) PERSONS W/O HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER AGE 65: 13.65% SOURCES: 2015 U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 2015 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2015 SMALL AREA HEALTH INSURANCE ESTIMATE, KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION STATE FACTS. SOURCES: 2015 U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 2015 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2015 SMALL AREA HEALTH INSURANCE ESTIMATE, KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION STATE FACTS.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 5 BH IS GOVERNED BY A COMMUNITY BOARD, DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY BH. THIS BOARD ESTABLISHES BH'S PRIORITIES, AND ENSURES THAT IT OPERATES IN A MANNER THAT WILL FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE, NONPROFIT PURPOSE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. AS A NONPROFIT ENTITY, BH EXISTS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, NOT TO GENERATE PROFITS. TO THAT END, EVERY DOLLAR EARNED IS REINVESTED IN NEW EQUIPMENT, NEW OR EXPANDED PATIENT CARE SERVICES, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, MAINTAINING EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES AND NEW FACILITIES TO MEET MARKET NEEDS OR TO ENSURE THE LONG TERM SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FOR EVERY $1 RECEIVED IN PAYMENT FOR PROVIDING CARE TO PATIENTS, WE SPEND, ON AVERAGE $.95 TO PAY OUR EXPENSES. THESE EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS: - SALARIES AND BENEFITS (.49) - OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND INSURANCE (.16) - SUPPLIES (.16) - DEPRECIATION ON CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIKE EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION (.05) - INTEREST AND LEASE EXPENSE (.04) - BAD DEBT EXPENSE FOR PATIENTS THAT ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PAY FOR THEIR CARE (.05) IN PARTICULAR, BANNER'S HEAVY REINVESTMENT IN CLINICAL SYSTEMS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLES BH TO PROVIDE A UNIFORMLY HIGH QUALITY OF CARE THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING BH'S SMALL, RURAL, CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS. PHYSICIANS AND STAFF PRACTICING IN THESE SOLE COMMUNITY PROVIDERS HAVE THE SAME ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS AND COMPUTERIZED PHYSICIAN ORDER ENTRY AND DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS AS ARE UTILIZED IN BH'S LARGEST TEACHING HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, BY MEANS OF REMOTE MONITORING AND TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES, THESE SMALL RURAL HOSPITALS HAVE ACCESS TO THE CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE SYSTEM, THEREBY BRINGING A LEVEL OF SOPHISTICATED HEALTH CARE TO THESE COMMUNITIES THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE. EXCEPT IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF CONSISTENT AND EFFICIENT PHYSICIAN SERVICES, BH UTILIZES AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF MODEL, THEREBY MAKING THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HOSPITAL SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, BH IS AGGRESSIVELY PURSUING AN INTEGRATION STRATEGY INVOLVING NETWORKS OF EMPLOYED AND INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EFFICIENT, EVIDENCE-BASED AND HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL CARE WITHIN AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM COVERING THE FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE. THIS WILL ENABLE BH TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES WHILE LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SUCH CARE.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI, LINE 7 AS REQUIRED BY LAW, BANNER FILES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IN CALIFORNIA. BANNER ALSO REPORTS IN THOSE STATES WITH VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (ALASKA, COLORADO AND NEBRASKA).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number
45-0233470
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
non-cash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
5401 W 20TH ST
GREELEY,CO80632
84-0802870 501(C)(3)   50,656     GENERAL DONATION
(2) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
1028 E MCDOWELL ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85006
13-3039601 501(C)(3)   11,750     GENERAL DONATION
(3) AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
2600 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX,AZ85004
86-0917603 501(C)(3)   25,000     GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
2929 E THOMAS ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85016
84-1316555 501(C)(3)   316,970     GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2929 S 48TH STREET
TEMPE,AZ85282
13-5613797 501(C)(3)   80,378     GENERAL DONATION
(6) AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
4545 E SHEA BLVD SUITE 164
PHOENIX,AZ85028
36-2883000 501(C)(3)   36,350     GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHWEST
102 W MCDOWELL ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85003
86-0111676 501(C)(3)   7,500     GENERAL SUPPORT HOSPITAL
(8) ARIZONA PERINATAL TRUST NICP
711 E COTTON LANE SUITE C
CASA GRANDE,AZ85122
94-2689762 501(C)(3)   41,000     GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
200 W CURRY ROAD
TEMPE,AZ85287
86-6051042 501(C)(3)   10,000     GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
1441 N 12TH STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85006
94-2545356 501(C)(3)   17,500     GENERAL DONATION
(11) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WELD COUNTY
2400 1ST AVENUE
GREELEY,CO80631
84-0529902 501(C)(3)   23,500     GENERAL DONATION
(12) CAMP SOARING EAGLE FOUNDATION
6586 STATE ROUTE 179 STE B2
SEDONA,AZ86351
26-0553694 501(C)(3)   6,500     GENERAL DONATION
(13) CITY OF SURPRISE
15960 N BULLARD AVENUE
SURPRISE,AZ85374
86-6007796 GOVT   60,000     GENERAL DONATION
(14) DOWNTOWN FORT COLLINS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
19 OLD TOWN SQUARE STE 230
FORT COLLINS,CO80524
84-0535419 501(C)(6)   10,000     GENERAL DONATION
(15) EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
242 CAMBRIDGE
BRUSH,CO80723
84-1169288 501(C)(3)   27,211     GENERAL DONATION
(16) FOX TUCSON THEATRE FOUNDATION
30 N CHURCH AVE
TUCSON,AZ85701
86-0965120 501(C)(3)   10,000     GENERAL DONATION
(17) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL ARIZONA
2626 W BERYL AVE
PHOENIX,AZ85021
86-0104415 501(C)(3)   9,000     GENERAL DONATION
(18) GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
2 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 2500
PHOENIX,AZ85004
86-0539979 501(C)(3)   50,000     GENERAL DONATION
(19) GREELEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
802 9TH STREET
GREELEY,CO80631
86-6000593 GOVT   10,000     GENERAL DONATION
(20) GREELEYWELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
822 7TH STREET SUITE 550
GREELEY,CO80631
84-1071701 501(C)(6)   10,000     GENERAL DONATION
(21) JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FDN INTL
4343 E CAMELBACK ROAD SUITE 230
PHOENIX,AZ85018
23-1907729 501(C)(3)   12,500     GENERAL DONATION
(22) LEGACY CONNECTION
2999 N 44TH STREET SUITE 530
PHOENIX,AZ85018
90-0036015 501(C)(3)   13,500     GENERAL DONATION
(23) LONGS PEAK COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2215 23RD AVENUE
GREELEY,CO80632
84-0253710 501(C)(3)   5,500     GENERAL DONATION
(24) LOVELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
5400 STONE CREEK CIRCLE SUITE 200
LOVELAND,CO80538
84-0254565 501(C)(6)   5,480     GENERAL DONATION
(25) MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
2901 N 78TH ST
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85251
86-0409636 501(C)(3)   8,900     GENERAL DONATION
(26) MARCH OF DIMES
1616 E INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD SUITE 200
PHOENIX,AZ85016
13-1846366 501(C)(3)   10,000     GENERAL DONATION
(27) MARICOPA HEALTH FOUNDATION
2601 E ROOSEVELT
PHOENIX,AZ85008
86-0777567 501(C)(3)   13,705     GENERAL DONATION
(28) MCKEE FOUNDATION
1805 EAST 18TH STREET SUITE 9
LOVELAND,CO80538
74-2182919 501(C)(3)   59,000     GENERAL DONATION
(29) MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1833 W SOUTHERN AVE
MESA,AZ85202
86-0185552 GOVT   5,035     GENERAL DONATION
(30) MISSION OF MERCY INC
360 E CORONADO RD SUITE 160
PHOENIX,AZ85004
86-0704883 501(C)(3)   10,000     GENERAL DONATION
(31) MOVEPHX
4340 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 21 421
PHOENIX,AZ85018
47-3385136 501(C)(4)   20,000     GENERAL DONATION
(32) NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
1801 16TH STREET
GREELEY,CO80631
84-0718355 501(C)(3)   201,465     GENERAL DONATION
(33) NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS
1850 SPRING RIDGE DR
SUSANVILLE,CA96130
94-2492609 501(C)(3)   210,000     GENERAL DONATION
(34) PATHWAYS HOSPICE
305 CARPENTER RD
FORT COLLINS,CO80525
84-0782874 501(C)(3)   6,500     GENERAL DONATION
(35) SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2012
SUN CITY,AZ85372
27-7107959 501(C)(3)   40,000     GENERAL DONATION
(36) THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WELD COUNTY
711 8TH AVENUE
GREELEY,CO80631
84-1315296 501(C)(3)   7,500     GENERAL DONATION
(37) THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
650 VAN BUREN STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85004
74-2652689 GOVT   15,327,500     GENERAL DONATION
(38) THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION
1111 N CHERRY AVE
TUCSON,AZ85721
86-6050388 501(C)(3)   8,378,835     GENERAL DONATION
(39) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION
CAMPUS BOX 20
GREELEY,CO80629
84-6044833 501(C)(3)   217,098     GENERAL DONATION
(40) WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6
1025 9TH AVENUE
GREELEY,CO80631
84-6002058 GOVT   66,000     GENERAL SUPPORT
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3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
non-cash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE OFFICE OF GRANT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGES ALL RESEARCH AND FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS FOR BANNER HEALTH (BH). ALL AWARDS ARE MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL OMB A-133 COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT. BH ALSO MAINTAINS RECORDS AND SCHEDULES OF ALL FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL AWARDS AND THEIR EXPENDITURES, AND WE DO MONITOR OUR SUB RECIPIENTS FOR THEIR COMPLIANCE AS WELL. BH'S GUIDELINES REGARDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT US TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARITABLE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH BH'S MISSION "TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE." IN SELECTED CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A CONTRIBUTION IS NOT DIRECTLY LINKED TO PATIENT CARE, IT SERVES TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Peter FinePresident & CEO (i)

(ii)
1,318,518
-------------
0
943,755
-------------
0
100,133
-------------
0
2,949,647
-------------
0
31,271
-------------
0
5,343,324
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2David BixbySVP/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY (i)

(ii)
546,304
-------------
0
363,864
-------------
0
115,324
-------------
0
868,963
-------------
0
23,546
-------------
0
1,918,001
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3Kathy BollingerExec VP, Academic Delivery (i)

(ii)
673,793
-------------
0
398,272
-------------
0
286,965
-------------
0
210,777
-------------
0
32,427
-------------
0
1,602,234
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4Ronald BunnellExecutive Vice-President & CAO (i)

(ii)
911,742
-------------
0
519,279
-------------
0
139,941
-------------
0
2,160,660
-------------
0
27,588
-------------
0
3,759,210
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5Dennis DahlenSenior Vice-President & CFO (i)

(ii)
706,430
-------------
0
342,029
-------------
0
254,837
-------------
0
228,969
-------------
0
32,571
-------------
0
1,564,836
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6James FerandoPresident - Western Region (i)

(ii)
527,172
-------------
0
253,740
-------------
0
162,981
-------------
0
169,814
-------------
0
20,640
-------------
0
1,134,347
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7John Hensing MDExecutive Vice-President & CMO (i)

(ii)
688,130
-------------
0
332,333
-------------
0
257,670
-------------
0
219,128
-------------
0
30,119
-------------
0
1,527,380
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8Rebecca KuhnExec VP, Community Development (i)

(ii)
597,406
-------------
0
287,423
-------------
0
231,813
-------------
0
431,413
-------------
0
21,217
-------------
0
1,569,272
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9Charles LehnExec VP, Strategic growth (i)

(ii)
465,660
-------------
0
191,983
-------------
0
155,297
-------------
0
160,597
-------------
0
25,720
-------------
0
999,257
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10Edward Oxford JrSVP & CHIEF TALENT OFFICER (i)

(ii)
478,373
-------------
0
230,827
-------------
0
246,895
-------------
0
211,906
-------------
0
19,956
-------------
0
1,187,957
-------------
0
64,587
-------------
0
11Brenda SchaeferVP, TREASURY/TREASURER (i)

(ii)
207,010
-------------
0
70,459
-------------
0
31,940
-------------
0
9,891
-------------
0
16,571
-------------
0
335,871
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12Ryan SmithSenior Vice-President & CIO (i)

(ii)
348,930
-------------
0
187,418
-------------
0
131,384
-------------
0
130,256
-------------
0
30,296
-------------
0
828,284
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13ROBERT GOULDPRESIDENT ARIZONA WEST (i)

(ii)
463,473
-------------
0
178,325
-------------
0
107,056
-------------
0
236,691
-------------
0
32,753
-------------
0
1,018,298
-------------
0
14,431
-------------
0
14ANUJ NARANGCEO - BANNER UMC-PHOENIX (i)

(ii)
408,013
-------------
0
179,672
-------------
0
41,781
-------------
0
168,547
-------------
0
6,221
-------------
0
804,234
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15RICHARD SUTTONCEO - NORTHERN COLORADO (i)

(ii)
431,567
-------------
0
193,758
-------------
0
174,110
-------------
0
10,600
-------------
0
27,612
-------------
0
837,647
-------------
0
36,145
-------------
0
16Todd WernerPresident Arizona EAST (i)

(ii)
445,735
-------------
0
169,825
-------------
0
226,602
-------------
0
159,225
-------------
0
31,229
-------------
0
1,032,616
-------------
0
61,281
-------------
0
17Michael WaldrumCEO UAHN (i)

(ii)
134,260
-------------
0
341,667
-------------
0
1,804,181
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3,648
-------------
0
2,283,756
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
18Karen MlawskyCEO - Banner Desert Med. Ctr. (i)

(ii)
115,477
-------------
0
120,802
-------------
0
1,068,454
-------------
0
28,143
-------------
0
2,563
-------------
0
1,335,439
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19Misty HansenCFO UAHN (i)

(ii)
207,164
-------------
0
89,178
-------------
0
781,089
-------------
0
28,143
-------------
0
18,296
-------------
0
1,123,870
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20Eric ReimanCEO/CSO Banner Research (i)

(ii)
534,768
-------------
0
294,122
-------------
0
173,146
-------------
0
10,600
-------------
0
7,482
-------------
0
1,020,118
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
21Thomas DicksonCEO- Banner UMC Tucson & South (i)

(ii)
450,654
-------------
0
170,988
-------------
0
328,756
-------------
0
149,062
-------------
0
26,583
-------------
0
1,126,043
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS TRAVEL EFFECTIVE 3/2014, THE BH TRAVEL POLICY WAS REVISED TO ALLOW FOR FIRST CLASS AIR TRAVEL ON ANY FLIGHT WITHIN THE US AND THE LESSER FARE OF 1ST OR BUSINESS CLASS ON INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. HOUSING KATHY BOLLINGER AND THOMAS DICKSON RECEIVED PAYMENTS FOR HOUSING EXPENSES. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S COMPENSATION AND IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III). THE AMOUNT OF EACH PAYMENT IS LISTED BELOW. KATHY BOLLINGER $76,400 THOMAS DICKSON $40,000 SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAY DURING 2015 (INCLUDED IN SCH J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III)): MICHAEL WALDRUM $1,500,000 KAREN MLAWSKY $906,017 MISTY HANSEN $668,834 THE ABOVE LISTED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS WERE THE RESULT OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK (UAHN) SIGNED TO ENCOURAGE RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE OF CONTROL. UPON MERGER WITH UAHN, BANNER HEALTH ASSUMED THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B 1. SERP II - COVERED 3 EXECUTIVES (FINE, BUNNELL, BIXBY). THIS SERP IS HELD IN A RABBI TRUST AT NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (INCLUDED IN COLUMN C AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION): RONALD BUNNELL - $1,506,916 PETER FINE - $1,282,146 DAVID BIXBY - $689,900 2. EXEC 457(B) - COVERED APPROXIMATELY 290 FORMER AND CURRENT EXECUTIVES. THIS NONQUALIFIED PLAN IS HELD AT FIDELITY INVESTMENTS AND IS 100% VESTED. TAXATION OCCURS UPON DISTRIBUTION. THE ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ARE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE CALCULATED BASED ON ACTUARILY DETERMINED FACTORS. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO EXEC 457(B) ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). 3. EXEC 457(F) - COVERED APPROXIMATELY 50 FORMER AND CURRENT EXECUTIVES. THIS NONQUALIFIED PLAN IS HELD AT FIDELITY INVESTMENTS. VESTING OCCURS UPON MEETING VESTING REQUIREMENTS (SUBJECT TO A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF FORFEITURE) - EARLIER OF AGE 62, 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF DEPOSIT, OR RULE OF 80. TAXATION OCCURS UPON DISTRIBUTION (IF VESTED). THE ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED ARE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS. PAYOUT AMOUNTS ARE TAXABLE AND INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III). DEPOSIT AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN(C). Name 457(F) PAYOUT EMPLOYER 457(F) DEPOSIT Michael Waldrum $283,519 $0 Edward Oxford, Jr. $127,111 $56,469 Dennis Dahlen $125,544 $0 John Hensing, MD $124,123 $0 Kathy Bollinger $122,035 $0 Rebecca Kuhn $117,752 $0 Robert Gould $14,431 $77,466 Eric Reiman $84,259 $0 Richard Sutton $83,838 $0 Todd Werner $80,879 $0 Karen Mlawsky $67,955 $0 Charles Lehn $52,522 $0 Anuj Narang $0 $73,964 Thomas Dickson $0 $46,659 Brenda Schaefer $0 $9,555
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 1. PETER FINE, RONALD BUNNELL, JAMES FERANDO, DAVID BIXBY, JOHN HENSING, MD, EDWARD OXFORD, JR, DENNIS DAHLEN, KATHY BOLLINGER, THOMAS DICKSON, REBECCA KUHN, CHARLES LEHN, RYAN SMITH, TODD WERNER, ANUJ NARANG, AND ROBERT GOULD PARTICIPATE IN A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP) COVERING A TWO YEAR CYCLE FROM 2015-2016 AND A THREE-YEAR CYCLE FROM 2015-2017. THE LTIP WAS DESIGNED AT THE INITIATIVE OF THE BANNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TOWERS WATSON, AND ALL COMPONENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE PLAN HAS THREE AREAS OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS: OPERATING MARGINS, ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION (ACO) QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND COVERED LIVES (POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT). AWARDS ARE CALCULATED AS A PERCENTAGE OF AVERAGE BASE SALARY DURING THE THREE-YEAR CYCLE, AND OPPORTUNITY VARIES BY POSITION LEVEL. THE PLAN REQUIRES A THRESHOLD LEVEL OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BEFORE ANY AWARDS CAN BE MADE, AND THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARDS VARIES WITH THE DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TARGETS. THE MAXIMUM LTIP PAYOUT OPPORTUNITY RANGES FROM 9% TO 75% OF THE AVERAGE THREE-YEAR BASE SALARY. AWARDS HAVE BEEN ACCRUED UNDER THE LTIP, BUT NO PAYMENTS ARE MADE UNTIL AFTER YEAR-END AND ACHIEVEMENT IS VERIFIED BY THE BANNER HEALTH BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BANNER HEALTH. ALL LTIP COMPENSATION PAYMENTS ARE REPORTED IN THE INCENTIVE AND BONUS COMPENSATION SHOWN IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II). AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR 2015 FOR THE 2015-2016 CYCLE (TO BE PAID OUT IN 2017) AND THE 2015-2017 CYCLE (TO BE PAID OUT IN 2018) ARE REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION. NAME LTIP ACCRUAL PETER FINE $ 1,656,901 RONALD BUNNELL $ 643,144 REBECCA KUHN $ 420,813 DENNIS DAHLEN $ 218,369 JOHN HENSING, MD $ 208,528 KATHY BOLLINGER $ 200,377 DAVID BIXBY $ 168,463 JAMES FERANDO $ 159,214 CHARLES LEHN $ 149,997 ROBERT GOULD $ 148,625 TODD WERNER $ 148,625 EDWARD OXFORD, JR $ 144,837 THOMAS DICKSON $ 92,003 ANUJ NARANG $ 83,983 RYAN SMITH $ 119,656 2. BANNER HEALTH HAS A MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN (MIP) WHICH IS BASED ON COMPANY ACHIEVEMENT OF BASE AND STRETCH TARGETS FOR SEVERAL FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL/CLINICAL QUALITY METRICS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE BANNER HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AWARDS ARE GRANTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE PARTICIPANT'S BASE SALARY AND VARY WITH THE POSITION LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE, RANGING FROM 24% TO 80% OF BASE SALARY. IN 2015, THERE WERE 919 MIP PARTICIPANTS. THE MIP WAS ACCRUED IN 2014 FOR THE 2015 MIP, AND PAYOUTS ON THE 2015 MIP WERE PAID IN 2016. MIP COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL (B)(II).
SCHEDULE J, PART II 1) BONUS LIFE INSURANCE AS PART OF BANNER HEALTH'S (BH) EXECUTIVE SELECT BENEFIT PROGRAM (ESB) CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE BONUS LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM (BLIP). ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES COULD ELECT TO USE PART OF THEIR ESB ALLOWANCE TO PURCHASE BLIP THROUGH NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL. THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE OWNS THE POLICY AND CAN ACCESS ITS CASH VALUE. THE ENTIRE AMOUNT PURCHASED IS REPORTED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION IN COLUMN B(III) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: JAMES FERANDO $98,056 RICHARD SUTTON $61,145 RYAN SMITH $54,941 TODD WERNER $53,195 EDWARD OXFORD, JR. $29,500 THOMAS DICKSON $28,000 MICHAEL WALDRUM $ 3,564 MISTY HANSEN $ 1,007 KAREN MLAWSKY $ 368 2) CASHOUT OF PAID TIME OFF IN 2015, BANNER ELIMINATED THE ACCRUAL OF PAID TIME OFF FOR ALL SENIOR LEADERS. AS A RESULT, ONE-TIME CASHOUTS OF EARNED AND UNUSED PAID TIME OFF WERE PAID. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: RONALD BUNNELL $126,482 JOHN HENSING, MD $109,421 DENNIS DAHLEN $108,630 KAREN MLAWSKY $ 91,746 REBECCA KUHN $ 91,570 CHARLES LEHN $ 84,133 ROBERT GOULD $ 74,261 TODD WERNER $ 73,795 THOMAS DICKSON $ 72,167 EDWARD OXFORD, JR. $ 68,674 KATHY BOLLINGER $ 67,725 ERIC REIMAN $ 67,568 MISTY HANSEN $ 59,826 JAMES FERANDO $ 43,115 DAVID BIXBY $ 39,250 ANUJ NARANG $ 23,449 RYAN SMITH $ 23,150 BRENDA SCHAEFER $ 13,821 RICHARD SUTTON $ 10,886 MICHAEL WALDRUM $ 7,375 3) SHARE OPTION PLAN CERTAIN INDVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN BH'S SHARE OPTION PLAN WHICH ALLOWED THEM TO PURCHASE MUTUAL FUND SHARE OPTIONS OVER A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME AT BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE VALUE OF MUTUAL FUNDS RECEIVED IS TAXABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THE OPTIONS. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL EXERCISED MUTUAL FUND SHARE OPTIONS AS PART OF THIS PLAN DURING 2015, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COL B(III): DAVID BIXBY $ 68,438
SCHEDULE J, PART III UAHN SPECIAL AWARD THESE ONE TIME AWARDS WERE SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXHIBITED OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND DEDICATION TO THEIR WORK IN THE UAHN ACQUISITION. THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS WERE THE RESULTS OF A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF THE UAHN ACQUISITION AND IN APPRECIATION OF EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INITIATIVE, COMMITMENT, AND EXCELLENCE. THE SPECIAL INCENTIVE IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(ii) FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: PETER FINE $200,000 KATHY BOLLINGER $100,000 DAVID BIXBY $100,000 RONALD BUNNELL $ 80,000
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.

SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number
45-0233470
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer
(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507HMO 05-10-2007 600,002,793 SERIES 2007A-B - SEE PART VI X     X   X
B ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507HN8 04-30-2008 226,464,588 SERIES 2008A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
C ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507JY2 06-19-2008 197,500,000 SERIES 2008B-C - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
D ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507KYO 08-28-2008 915,742,826 SERIES 2008D - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507LE3 09-18-2008 397,085,000 SERIES 2008E-H - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507NA9 11-08-2012 179,490,454 SERIES 2012A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 000040507 10-22-2014 211,563,492 SERIES 2014A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507QM0 11-05-2015 109,938,631 SERIES 2015A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507QA6 11-05-2015 301,550,000 SERIES 2015B-D - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 65,460,000 20,120,000 24,750,000 114,300,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 103,555,000 0 0 67,190,000
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 654,681,003 226,464,588 197,500,000 919,855,595
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 3,221,064 1,836,731 2,489,789 5,438,540
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 100,211 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 651,459,939 0 0 570,992,055
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0 224,627,857 194,910,000 339,312,231
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2009 2009 2009 2011
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X X   X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... X   X   X   X  
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0.490 % 0.830 % 1.260 % 0.830 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.490 % 0.830 % 1.260 % 0.830 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X   X   X
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........
X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X   X
b Exception to rebate? ........   X X     X   X
c No rebate due? ......... X     X X   X  
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X     X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X     X X     X
b Name of provider .......... MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
c Term of hedge ......... 2967 %   2665 %  
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ...... X         X    
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X       X    
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? X     X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
c Term of GIC ......... 3 %      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........ X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F) 2007A-B: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE VARIOUS PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) REFUND AND REDEEM ON A CURRENT BASIS A PORTION OF BANNER HEALTH'S OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES;(3) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (4) PAY PREMIUMS FOR MUNICIPAL BONDS INSURANCE POLICIES TO SECURE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS. 2008A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005, INCLUDING INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT. 2008B-C: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2008D: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER AVAILABLE MONEYS OF BANNER HEALTH, TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF PROJECTS, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE SUN HEALTH ACQUISITION; (3)CURRENTLY REFUND $50,700,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, VARIABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS (DISCOVERY HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 1999B; (4) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,225,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002A; (5) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,175,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS(BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002B; (6) CURRENTLY REFUND $146,325,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002C; AND (7) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITER'S DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTIONWITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 2008E-H: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S $396,995,000 REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH) SERIES 2005A; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2012A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TOWER, A FIVE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR VISITORS, A THREE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR STAFF, A TWO-STORY WING TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR A NICU AND EXPANDED WOMEN'S AND INFANTS SERVICES, AND EXPANSION OF THE OPERATING ROOMS AND THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER ESTRELLA") AND (2) FINANCE THE DESIGN AND BUILD-OUT OF TWO SHELLED FLOORS AT BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER BAYWOOD"), TO ADD 56 PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS AND TO CONVERT EXISTING SEMI- PRIVATE BEDS TO PRIVATE BEDS. 2014A: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED: (1) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION AND THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF BANNER CASA GRANDE, AN ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, (2) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE NEW BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER, AND (3) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE BANNER M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. 2015A: THE BONDS WERE USED TO: (1) ADVANCE REFUND THE PORTION OF THE AUTHORITYS REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH), SERIES 2007A MATURING ON JANUARY 1 IN THE YEARS 2018 THROUGH 2025; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS (THE "COST OF ISSUANCE"). 2015B-D: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED FOR: (1) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A TAXABLE TERM LOAN TO THE BANNER HEALTH FROM MIZUHO BANK LTD. THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WERE USED TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK, INC.; (2) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPLE
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) 2008D: AN INTERIM REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/18/2014 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. $67,190,000 THAT WAS REFUNDED BY THE 2012B TAXABLE ISSUE. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISSUE PRICE AND TOTAL PROCEEDS 2007A-B & 2012A: THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE BY THE INVESTMENT EARNINGS EARNED. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11 WHERE AMOUNTS ARE PRESENT HERE, THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE ARE THE CURRENT REFUNDING PROCEEDS. SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2(C) 2007A-B: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 5/10/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2008D: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 8/28/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2008E-H: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF 9/18/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2012A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 11/5/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2014A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/22/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2014A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/22/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.

SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number
45-0233470
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer
(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507HMO 05-10-2007 600,002,793 SERIES 2007A-B - SEE PART VI X     X   X
B ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507HN8 04-30-2008 226,464,588 SERIES 2008A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
C ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507JY2 06-19-2008 197,500,000 SERIES 2008B-C - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
D ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507KYO 08-28-2008 915,742,826 SERIES 2008D - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507LE3 09-18-2008 397,085,000 SERIES 2008E-H - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507NA9 11-08-2012 179,490,454 SERIES 2012A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 000040507 10-22-2014 211,563,492 SERIES 2014A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507QM0 11-05-2015 109,938,631 SERIES 2015A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507QA6 11-05-2015 301,550,000 SERIES 2015B-D - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 65,460,000 20,120,000 24,750,000 114,300,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 103,555,000 0 0 67,190,000
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 654,681,003 226,464,588 197,500,000 919,855,595
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 3,221,064 1,836,731 2,489,789 5,438,540
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 100,211 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 651,459,939 0 0 570,992,055
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0 224,627,857 194,910,000 339,312,231
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2009 2009 2009 2011
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X X   X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... X   X   X   X  
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0.490 % 0.830 % 1.260 % 0.830 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.490 % 0.830 % 1.260 % 0.830 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X   X   X
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........
X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X   X
b Exception to rebate? ........   X X     X   X
c No rebate due? ......... X     X X   X  
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X     X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X     X X     X
b Name of provider .......... MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
c Term of hedge ......... 2967 %   2665 %  
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ...... X         X    
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X       X    
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? X     X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
c Term of GIC ......... 3 %      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........ X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F) 2007A-B: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE VARIOUS PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) REFUND AND REDEEM ON A CURRENT BASIS A PORTION OF BANNER HEALTH'S OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES;(3) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (4) PAY PREMIUMS FOR MUNICIPAL BONDS INSURANCE POLICIES TO SECURE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS. 2008A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005, INCLUDING INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT. 2008B-C: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2008D: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER AVAILABLE MONEYS OF BANNER HEALTH, TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF PROJECTS, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE SUN HEALTH ACQUISITION; (3)CURRENTLY REFUND $50,700,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, VARIABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS (DISCOVERY HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 1999B; (4) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,225,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002A; (5) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,175,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS(BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002B; (6) CURRENTLY REFUND $146,325,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002C; AND (7) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITER'S DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTIONWITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 2008E-H: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S $396,995,000 REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH) SERIES 2005A; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2012A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TOWER, A FIVE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR VISITORS, A THREE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR STAFF, A TWO-STORY WING TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR A NICU AND EXPANDED WOMEN'S AND INFANTS SERVICES, AND EXPANSION OF THE OPERATING ROOMS AND THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER ESTRELLA") AND (2) FINANCE THE DESIGN AND BUILD-OUT OF TWO SHELLED FLOORS AT BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER BAYWOOD"), TO ADD 56 PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS AND TO CONVERT EXISTING SEMI- PRIVATE BEDS TO PRIVATE BEDS. 2014A: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED: (1) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION AND THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF BANNER CASA GRANDE, AN ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, (2) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE NEW BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER, AND (3) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE BANNER M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. 2015A: THE BONDS WERE USED TO: (1) ADVANCE REFUND THE PORTION OF THE AUTHORITYS REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH), SERIES 2007A MATURING ON JANUARY 1 IN THE YEARS 2018 THROUGH 2025; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS (THE "COST OF ISSUANCE"). 2015B-D: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED FOR: (1) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A TAXABLE TERM LOAN TO THE BANNER HEALTH FROM MIZUHO BANK LTD. THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WERE USED TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK, INC.; (2) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPLE
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) 2008D: AN INTERIM REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/18/2014 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. $67,190,000 THAT WAS REFUNDED BY THE 2012B TAXABLE ISSUE. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISSUE PRICE AND TOTAL PROCEEDS 2007A-B & 2012A: THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE BY THE INVESTMENT EARNINGS EARNED. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11 WHERE AMOUNTS ARE PRESENT HERE, THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE ARE THE CURRENT REFUNDING PROCEEDS. SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2(C) 2007A-B: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 5/10/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2008D: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 8/28/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2008E-H: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF 9/18/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2012A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 11/5/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2014A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/22/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2014A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/22/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.

SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number
45-0233470
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer
(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507HMO 05-10-2007 600,002,793 SERIES 2007A-B - SEE PART VI X     X   X
B ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507HN8 04-30-2008 226,464,588 SERIES 2008A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
C ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507JY2 06-19-2008 197,500,000 SERIES 2008B-C - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
D ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507KYO 08-28-2008 915,742,826 SERIES 2008D - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507LE3 09-18-2008 397,085,000 SERIES 2008E-H - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507NA9 11-08-2012 179,490,454 SERIES 2012A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 000040507 10-22-2014 211,563,492 SERIES 2014A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507QM0 11-05-2015 109,938,631 SERIES 2015A - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
ARIZONA HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
 
86-0453292 040507QA6 11-05-2015 301,550,000 SERIES 2015B-D - SEE PART VI   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 65,460,000 20,120,000 24,750,000 114,300,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 103,555,000 0 0 67,190,000
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 654,681,003 226,464,588 197,500,000 919,855,595
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 3,221,064 1,836,731 2,489,789 5,438,540
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 100,211 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 651,459,939 0 0 570,992,055
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0 224,627,857 194,910,000 339,312,231
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2009 2009 2009 2011
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X X   X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... X   X   X   X  
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0.490 % 0.830 % 1.260 % 0.830 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.490 % 0.830 % 1.260 % 0.830 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X   X   X
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........
X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X   X
b Exception to rebate? ........   X X     X   X
c No rebate due? ......... X     X X   X  
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X     X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X     X X     X
b Name of provider .......... MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
c Term of hedge ......... 2967 %   2665 %  
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ...... X         X    
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X       X    
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Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? X     X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... MORGAN STANLEY
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
c Term of GIC ......... 3 %      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........ X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN (F) 2007A-B: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE VARIOUS PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) REFUND AND REDEEM ON A CURRENT BASIS A PORTION OF BANNER HEALTH'S OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES;(3) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (4) PAY PREMIUMS FOR MUNICIPAL BONDS INSURANCE POLICIES TO SECURE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS. 2008A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005, INCLUDING INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT. 2008B-C: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE PRIOR BONDS ISSUED ON MAY 12, 2005; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2008D: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER AVAILABLE MONEYS OF BANNER HEALTH, TO: (1) FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF PROJECTS, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN PRIOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PAID BY BANNER HEALTH; (2) FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE SUN HEALTH ACQUISITION; (3)CURRENTLY REFUND $50,700,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, VARIABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS (DISCOVERY HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 1999B; (4) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,225,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002A; (5) CURRENTLY REFUND $73,175,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS(BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002B; (6) CURRENTLY REFUND $146,325,000 OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM), SERIES 2002C; AND (7) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITER'S DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTIONWITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS. 2008E-H: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AUTHORITY'S $396,995,000 REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH) SERIES 2005A; (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS' DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND (3) PAY FEES AND EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT. 2012A: THE BONDS WERE ISSUED TO: (1) FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TOWER, A FIVE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR VISITORS, A THREE-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE FOR STAFF, A TWO-STORY WING TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR A NICU AND EXPANDED WOMEN'S AND INFANTS SERVICES, AND EXPANSION OF THE OPERATING ROOMS AND THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BANNER ESTRELLA MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER ESTRELLA") AND (2) FINANCE THE DESIGN AND BUILD-OUT OF TWO SHELLED FLOORS AT BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER ("BANNER BAYWOOD"), TO ADD 56 PRIVATE PATIENT ROOMS AND TO CONVERT EXISTING SEMI- PRIVATE BEDS TO PRIVATE BEDS. 2014A: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED: (1) TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION AND THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF BANNER CASA GRANDE, AN ACUTE CARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, (2) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE NEW BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER, AND (3) TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF THE BANNER M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. 2015A: THE BONDS WERE USED TO: (1) ADVANCE REFUND THE PORTION OF THE AUTHORITYS REVENUE BONDS (BANNER HEALTH), SERIES 2007A MATURING ON JANUARY 1 IN THE YEARS 2018 THROUGH 2025; AND (2) PAY CERTAIN LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCING COSTS, INCLUDING UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT, INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS (THE "COST OF ISSUANCE"). 2015B-D: THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS ARE BEING USED FOR: (1) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A TAXABLE TERM LOAN TO THE BANNER HEALTH FROM MIZUHO BANK LTD. THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WERE USED TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK, INC.; (2) REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPLE
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) 2008D: AN INTERIM REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/18/2014 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. $67,190,000 THAT WAS REFUNDED BY THE 2012B TAXABLE ISSUE. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISSUE PRICE AND TOTAL PROCEEDS 2007A-B & 2012A: THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE BY THE INVESTMENT EARNINGS EARNED. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11 WHERE AMOUNTS ARE PRESENT HERE, THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE ARE THE CURRENT REFUNDING PROCEEDS. SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2(C) 2007A-B: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 5/10/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2008D: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 8/28/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2008E-H: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF 9/18/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2012A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 11/5/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2014A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/22/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE. 2014A: A REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED AS OF 10/22/2015 WITH NO REBATE LIABILITY DUE.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) NATALIE RHODES DAUGHTER OF OFFICER 50,451 EMPLOYED BY BANNER HEALTH   No
(2) ALYSSA LEHN DAUGHTER OF officer 54,960 EMPLOYED BY BANNER HEALTH   No
(3) LAZARUS SILVYN AND BANGS LAW FIRM OF BOARD MEMBER 171,971 LEGAL SERVICES   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 AT BANNER HEALTH (BH), OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR TEAM, AND EACH YEAR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SERVE BANNER AND, IN TURN, SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, AND WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND SKILLS CHOOSE TO GIVE THEIR TIME TO BANNER. OUR VOLUNTEERS RANGE FROM TEENS AND ADULTS TO SEASONAL VISITORS AND RETIREES. THE ONLY CONSISTENCY IS THAT THEY ALL HAVE A DESIRE TO HELP AND SERVE OTHERS. THESE COMPASSIONATE AND CARING INDIVIDUALS MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PATIENTS, STAFF AND GUESTS BY PROVIDING A PERSONAL AND COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO PATIENT AND GUEST SERVICE. VOLUNTEERS WITHIN BH WORK DIRECTLY WITH PEOPLE AND PROVIDE BEHIND-THE-SCENES SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE PATIENTS' EXPERIENCE AND COMFORT. WITHIN THE VARIOUS PATIENT CARE AND PUBLIC AREAS, VOLUNTEERS GREET GUESTS, PROVIDE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO THEIR DESTINATIONS, AND TRANSPORT AND LINK VISITORS TO STAFF AND OTHER RESOURCES. VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE COMFORT THROUGH THERAPY DOG VISITS, PERSONAL VISITS, AND BY PROVIDING COMFORT ITEMS SUCH AS PILLOWS, PHONE CARDS, AND CATERING. FINALLY, OTHER VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT STAFF THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECTS AND ASSISTANCE - ALLOWING THEM MORE TIME TO DEVOTE TO PATIENT CARE. BH HONORS THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATE NUMEROUS HOURS AND COUNTLESS TALENTS TO OUR ORGANIZATION IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE. THEY EXEMPLIFY OUR MISSION IN THAT EVERY DAY THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 IN 2015, THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH NETWORK INC. MERGED INTO BANNER HEALTH (BH). MOGOLLON HEALTH ALLIANCE INC. ALSO MERGED INTO BH DURING 2015. THE PURPOSE OF THE MERGERS WAS TO EXPAND BH'S NON-PROFIT MISSION OF EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE TO THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA AND PAYSON, ARIZONA. SEE ATTACHED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE MERGERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 BANNER HEALTH (BH) IS A NON-PROFIT HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT OWNS, LEASES, AND OPERATES TWENTY-NINE HOSPITALS INCLUDING THREE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS, NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN CLINICS, HOME HEALTH AGENCIES AND AMBULATORY FACILITIES IN SEVEN STATES. HEADQUARTERED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA AND RECOGNIZED AS A TOP HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE CLINICAL QUALITY CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE TO PATIENTS, THE COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY BH INCLUDE ACUTE CARE, AMBULATORY CARE, LONG-TERM CARE, HOME HEALTH CARE, HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MAJOR, ACCREDITED MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT TRAIN QUALIFIED DOCTORS, BH PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RESEARCH EFFORTS. THE NON-PROFIT MISSION OF BH IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE AND THE COMMITMENT TO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE HAS GARNERED DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION AND SERVE ITS INCREDIBLY DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATION, BH OPERATES A SYSTEM OF RURAL AND URBAN FACILITIES THAT PRESERVE THE DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, AGE, SOCIAL STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES RENDERED. BH FACILITIES ARE OPERATED IN A COST-EFFECTIVE AND FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER TO INSURE THAT ALL WHO TURN TO BH RECEIVE THE EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE THEY DESERVE. FULFILLMENT OF THE BH MISSION AND EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED IN PART BY PROVIDING PATIENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CHARITY CARE, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE H). BH IS NOTED FOR ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND BH EMPLOYEES WORK TIRELESSLY AND DEVOTE SIGNIFICANT HOURS, A LARGE PORTION OF WHICH ARE ON BH WORK TIME AS VOLUNTEERS AT CLINICS FOR THE WORKING POOR, PROVIDING GENERAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND CONDUCTING SEMINARS, PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, BH EMPLOYEES ROUTINELY SERVE ON LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARDS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. SERVICES AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY BH FACILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: -COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS -SUPPORT GROUPS -SELF-HELP PROGRAMS -COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES AND HEALTH SCREENINGS -COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINICS AND PROGRAMS -COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS -MOBILE SCREENINGS AND CLINICS -SUBSIDIZED CLINICS AND SERVICES -LIVE AND WEB-BASED AND ELECTRONIC CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE -PRIMARY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER AGE RELATED DISEASES -SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS, EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS -DONATED CONFERENCE ROOM AND RELATED SPACE TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS -DONATED MEDICAL SUPPLIES -PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE CAREERS -FACILITY AND STAFF INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS -COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND COALITION BUILDING SEVERAL NEW OR ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES WERE NOTED IN 2015. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES -GRACE MIDDLEBROOK PATIENT AND FAMILY LEARNING CENTER, WELLNESS LIBRARY AND KRUGER WELLSPRING LIBRARY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT WHEN MAKING MEDICAL DECISIONS. BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX, NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER AND MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER OFFERED COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS TO BOOKS, TAPES, VIDEOS, JOURNAL ARTICLES, ETC. ON HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS. -BH INTERNET WEB-BASED CONSUMER EDUCATION BH STRIVES TO BE THE LEADING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN EVERY COMMUNITY IT SERVES AND IT RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING HEALTH CARE INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT. IN 2015, BH ELECTRONIC CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION PAGES AND WEB CONTENT WERE VIEWED OVER 640,000 TIMES. DEDICATED STAFF CREATED CONTENT, MAINTAINED THE WEBSITE AND PREPARED ON-LINE, BI-LINGUAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY. INCLUDED IN THE CONTENT WERE EXTENSIVE ADULT AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH RESOURCE LIBRARIES, "ASK THE EXPERT" WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF WRITTEN AND VIDEO FORMATS AND A DIVERSE OFFERING OF ONLINE AND INTERACTIVE HEALTH CALCULATORS AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT TOOLS. THE HEALTH LIBRARY PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT WELLNESS, DISEASE CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES AND MEDICATIONS AND WHETHER THE GOAL IS FITNESS OR DISEASE MANAGEMENT, THE ON-LINE LIBRARY PROVIDES EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND VALUABLE INFORMATION. -MISSION OF MERCY MOBILE MEDICAL VAN MISSION OF MERCY IS A MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC LAUNCHED IN 1997 THAT SERVES THE MORE THAN 200,000 UNINSURED WORKING POOR IN PHOENIX AND THE SURROUNDING CITIES THAT MAKE UP MARICOPA COUNTY. THE ROLLING CLINIC ON WHEELS IS SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATED SUPPLIES. -BANNER HEALTH CALL CENTER/CRISIS HELP LINES IN 2015, BH HANDLED PHONE CALLS FOR PHYSICIAN REFERRAL, HEALTH-INFORMATION PROVIDED BY REGISTERED NURSES, CRISIS COUNSELING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HELP AND INFORMATION ON BH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. VALUED AT $1,721,630, MOST OF THESE CALLS WERE FROM LOW-INCOME PERSONS NEEDING HEALTH ADVICE AND CRISIS SERVICES. -CARING CONNECTIONS CARING CONNECTIONS IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM OFFERED BY BANNER HOSPICE THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANT FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF CHRONIC OR LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS. THROUGH CARING CONNECTIONS, PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, TELEPHONE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. -COMMUNITY EDUCATION BH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION IN ALL THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND DOING ITS PART TO KEEP BANNER COMMUNITIES STRONG AND HEALTHY. ACROSS THE SYSTEM, AREA RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED NUMEROUS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CLASSES, SYMPOSIUMS, PRESENTATIONS AND FORUMS AIMED AT COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS. TOPICS INCLUDED DISCUSSIONS SPECIFIC TO VARIOUS DISEASES AND DISEASE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES, HOLISTIC THERAPIES, WELLNESS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND SAFETY. ALSO AVAILABLE WERE SPEAKER BUREAUS AND PHYSICIAN LECTURES DEDICATED TO MEETING THE PARTICULAR HEALTH-RELATED COMMUNITY REQUEST OR NEED. EXTENDING BEYOND PATIENT CARE, THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES WERE ALSO CARRIED OUT IN 2015: -ALZHEIMERS EDUCATION, SCREENING AND SUPPORT SERVICES BANNER HEALTH IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS AS WELL AS IN CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ACROSS SEVERAL CAMPUSES. THROUGH THE BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES AND SCREENINGS WERE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. -AUTO, CAR SEAT AND SEAT BELT SAFETY PARENTS, YOUTH AND FAMILY MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH CAR SEAT AND SEAT BELT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES VALUED AT $9,300. -BANNER HEALTH/DOTTIE KISSINGER BEREAVEMENT CAMP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 6 AND UP, WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR A FREE BEREAVEMENT CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT OR LOVED ONE. EACH FAMILY STAYS TOGETHER IN A CABIN FOR THIS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE AND CHILDREN AND PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT INFORM, EDUCATE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK ABOUT VERY DIFFICULT ASPECTS OF LOSS. THE CAMP IS OFFERED TWICE A YEAR ONCE IN THE SPRING AND ONCE IN THE FALL JUST OUTSIDE OF PAYSON, ARIZONA AND IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. -BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDED EDUCATION AND RESOURCES RELATED TO SUICIDE PREVENTION, DEPRESSION, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, CHILDHOOD BEHAVIOR ISSUES AND ANXIETY VALUED AT $92,600. -BIKE AND HELMET SAFETY $4,400 WAS EXPENDED TO PROVIDE BIKE AND HELMET SAFETY LESSONS AND/OR SUPPLIES. -CANCER EDUCATION, SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF CANCER CARE AND HEALING. THESE SERVICES WERE VALUED IN EXCESS OF $92,600 AND INCLUDE EVENTS SUCH AS "PINK NIGHT OUT", TAI CHI, AND YOGA FOR HEALTH AND SURVIVORS ACTIVITIES. -CARDIAC CARE, HEALTHY HEART, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, AND STROKE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS SERVICES VALUED AT $7,700 PROVIDED TO OVER 125 LOCAL RESIDENTS. -CHILDREN AND YOUTH - CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY EDUCATION AND SAFETY AWARENESS VALUED IN EXCESS OF $25,000 PROVIDED TO AREA YOUTH. -COMMUNITY BLOOD SCREENINGS AND DRAWS DRAWS, EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFILE SCREENING BENEFITS PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS IN COMMUNITIES SERVED BY BANNER. -COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS QUARTERLY HEALTH INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS. -CPR AND FIRST AID RESIDENTS TRAINED ON CPR, FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL VALUED AT $23,600.
-DIABETES SCREENING AND SUPPORT - LECTURES, SCREENINGS AND COMMUNITY EXPOS AIMED AT EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON DIABETES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION VALUED IN EXCESS OF $2,900. -EAST VALLEY WELLNESS PROGRAM: HEALTH BEYOND THE WALLS - IMPROVE THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS THROUGH FREE WELLNESS SCREENINGS AND HEALTH EDUCATION. BANNER HEALTH BRINGS HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THOSE WHO CAN'T EASILY ACCESS THEM. MONTHLY, A COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE VISITS COMMUNITIES IN THE EAST PHOENIX METRO AREA; CHECKING BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD GLUCOSE AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO PERSONS WHO DON'T HAVE A PHYSICIAN OR MAY HAVE TROUBLE GETTING TO THEIR DOCTOR'S OFFICES. -FIRE SAFETY SERVICES VALUED AT $1,300 PROVIDED RESIDENTS. -FITNESS AND EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH TO IMPROVE HEALTH VIA PILATES, YOGA, STRENGTH TRAINING, FITNESS CHALLENGES, ZUMBA, WORKSITE WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES AND BODY MECHANICS TRAINING. -FOOD, NUTRITION, & HEALTHY EATING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES, NUTRITION, AND HEALTHY COOKING. -GERMS AND GERM SAFETY CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE EDUCATED ON GERM PREVENTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND SANITATION. -GUN SAFETY AREA YOUTH WERE EDUCATED ON GUN SAFETY. -GRIEF INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED BY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST WITH GRIEF. PROGRAMS FOLLOW A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH AS A WAY OF HEALING FROM LOSS AND ADDRESS DEATH AND DIVORCE AS WELL AS OTHER SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL LOSSES. -HEALTH CARE SUPPORT SERVICES PUBLIC AHCCCS/MEDICAID PROGRAM ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE AND CARE COORDINATION VALUED AT $4.2 MILLION PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. -HEALTH FAIRS - THESE EVENTS PROVIDED TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND HELD AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, COUNTY FAIRS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, MALLS, SENIOR CENTERS, SCHOOLS AND BH FACILITIES ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN ADDITION TO SKILLED PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, OTHER EMPLOYEES DONATE THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE FREE SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AS A WAY TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. DEDICATED TO OUR COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR OUR UNDERSERVED POPULATION, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DIABETES SCREENINGS, HEARING AND VISION TESTS, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, BALANCING TESTS, BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS, BODY MASS INDEXES, CHEST COMPRESSION DEMONSTRATIONS, CHILDRENS TEDDY BEAR CLINICS, CAR SEAT SAFETY CLINICS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED TOPICS. -HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES VALUED AT $8,200 ARE AVAILED TO LOCAL RESIDENTS TO ASSIST WITH GRIEF, END OF LIFE CARE AND CAREGIVING CONCERNS. -NCMC HOSPITALITY HOUSE LODGING PROVIDED FOR THOSE NEEDING A PLACE TO STAY IF A LOVED ONE IS HOSPITALIZED. IN 2015, 20 ROOMS, THREE APARTMENTS AND FOUR COMMON ROOMS WERE PROVIDED TO GUESTS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR HOUSING IN A COMMUNITY HOTEL. -KEEPING KIDS SAFE - COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, THE CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH CARE IN SOUTHEAST WYOMING, IS A MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE TOWN OF TORRINGTON'S SAFE KIDS DAY. -LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT PERTINENT HEALTH ISSUES DURING LUNCH-HOUR PRESENTATIONS. -MEN AND BOYS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS RELATED TO MENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. -LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE IN EXCESS OF $900. -NEW MOM EDUCATION EDUCATION FOR MOMS, FAMILIES AND SIBLINGS PROVIDED IN EXCESS OF $239,000. -OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR - THIS ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR DRAWS MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL AS MUCH AS 50 MILES TO GET BETTER INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH. THE FAIR GIVES PEOPLE AN EXCELLENT OVERALL SNAPSHOT OF THEIR HEALTH BY PROVIDING: BLOOD DRAWS, PSA CHECKS, BLOOD-PRESSURE CHECKS, OSTEOPOROSIS EXAMS, VISION SCREENING AND MORE. -ORTHOPEDICS RESIDENTS RECEIVED EDUCATION ON HEALTHY BONES, ORTHOPEDIC PAIN CONTROL, JOINT PAIN AND KNEE REPLACEMENT. -PEDIATRIC DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT RECEIVED BY FAMILIES WITH JUVENILE DIABETES. -PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD) AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS RESIDENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH PAD SCREENING AND WELLNESS SERVICES. -POISON SAFETY AND PREVENTION SCHOOL BASED POISON SAFETY EDUCATION PROVIDE TO EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. -CHILDREN'S SAFETY FAIR - THIS ANNUAL AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY PROGRAM COVERS EVERYTHING FROM FIRE, HOME AND BICYCLE SAFETY TO STRANGER DANGER AND INTERNET PREDATORS. -WASHAKIE HEALTH SCREENINGS WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER HELPS THE COMMUNITY WITH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS. HELPING PEOPLE KEEP THEIR DIABETES IN LINE OR EVALUATE PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE, SCREENED PARTICIPANTS CAN TALK WITH A DIETITIAN OR OTHER SPECIALIST. THESE FREE SCREENINGS ARE INVALUABLE TO PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO HEALTH INSURANCE THAT NEED HELP MONITORING GLUCOSE LEVELS TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS FROM DIABETES AND OTHER CONCERNS. THE SCREENINGS ARE PUT ON IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL EAGLES LODGE MEMBERS. -SENIORS SENIOR SERVICES AND HEALTH FAIRS AS WELL AS EDUCATION ON PERTINENT ISSUES SUCH AS DIET AND NUTRITION, GRACEFUL AGING, DEMENTIA AND MEMORY, HEALTHY AGING, FINANCES AND FALL PREVENTION ARE PROVIDED TO AREA SENIORS. -SITTER SAFETY CLASSES VALUED IN EXCESS OF $400 PROVIDED TO AREA TEENS TO TRAIN AND ENHANCE BABYSITTING SKILLS AND SAFETY. -SPIRIT OF WOMEN - BANNER HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE PART OF SPIRIT OF WOMEN, A COALITION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS COMMITTED TO MAKING GOOD HEALTH EASIER FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS IS PROGRAM, WHICH IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN COLORADO, MOTIVATES WOMEN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. SPIRIT OF WOMEN PROMOTES TOTAL WELL-BEING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. AS A SPIRIT OF WOMAN PARTNER, OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH GET REGULAR UPDATES AND TO BE PART OF A COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON THE WELL-BEING OF WOMEN. -SPORT SCREENINGS PHYSICALS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES. -STRANGER DANGER OVER 2,100 AREA CHILDREN PROVIDED EDUCATION ON SAFETY AND STRANGERS. -SUPPORT GROUPS - THROUGHOUT BH THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WERE AIDED IN COPING WITH ALZHEIMERS, BRAIN INJURIES, CANCER, BARIATRIC CONCERNS, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, PULMONARY DISEASE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, GRIEF AND RECOVERY, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, INJURY PREVENTION, TRANSPLANT SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, PARKINSONS, OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL CONCERNS, STROKE, CARE GIVING AND DEATH. -TEENS AND YOUTH TEENS AND YOUTH RECEIVED TRAINING ON ISSUES SUCH AS TEEN PREGNANCY, YOUTH SPORT INJURIES, RESPONSIBLE VERSUS RISKY BEHAVIORS, DRUNK DRIVING TEEN DRINKING ABSTINENCE ETC. -TELEPHONE REASSURANCE - VOLUNTEERS HELP KEEP HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SAFE AT HOME BY CONTACTING PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVENT CHECKED IN BY A CERTAIN HOUR, IF THERE IS NO ANSWER, OTHER ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO ENSURE THE PERSON IS SAFE. -VACCINATIONS AND INOCULATIONS IMMUNIZATION CLINICS AND MOBILE FLU SHOT OPPORTUNITIES AND MEDICATION VOUCHERS PROVIDED TO AREA RESIDENTS -WATER/POOL SAFETY SERVICES VALUED IN EXCESS OF $16,000 EDUCATED OVER 4,100 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN WATER SAFETY AND PROTECTION. -WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS - PROGRAM DESIGNED TO OFFER LOW COST BLOOD SCREENINGS AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO AREA RESIDENTS. THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH, SAID PROGRAM -WOMENS HEALTH PROGRAMS ALONG WITH SPIRIT OF WOMENS ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES VALUED IN EXCESS OF $509,000 PROVIDED TO AREA WOMEN RELATED TO WOMENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC MEDICINE BH IS COMMITTED TO THE TRAINING OF MEDICAL RESIDENTS, NURSING STUDENTS, OTHER HEALTH-CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND DISCIPLINES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SINCE 1965, BH HAS OFFERED GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX AND HUNDREDS OF PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM THIS PROGRAM SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES. BETWEEN PHOENIX AND TUCSON BH OFFERS 36 RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND 48 FELLOWSHIPS AND ACROSS ITS CAMPUSES. BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE PERFORMS LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH AND PROVIDES GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION TO THOSE WHO GO ON TO TOUCH LIVES ACROSS ARIZONA, THE NATION AND THE WORLD AND THE BANNER ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS ARE A VITAL PART OF BHS MISSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE. BH HAS ALSO BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN EDUCATING THE COLORADO PHYSICIAN COMMUNITY WITH THE FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY AT NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER (NCMC). THE NCMC FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENTS WITH ADVANCED SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS. AS PART OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, BH PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $44.1 MILLION FOR THE TRAINING OF FUTURE DOCTORS, NURSES AND THERAPISTS, AND THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
IN 2015, BH SUPPORTED HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: -STUDENT NURSING EDUCATION - COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO ENHANCE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING. -PHARMACY EDUCATION AS PART OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, BH PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $1.6 MILLION FOR THE TRAINING OF FUTURE PHARMACISTS. -NURSING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION NURSING EDUCATION PROVIDED ON A VARIETY OF RELEVANT TOPICS AND SKILL SETS INCLUDING FORENSIC NURSING. -NURSING DEVELOPMENT FUND RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANNER FOUNDATION, BH R HAS ESTABLISHED A NURSING DEVELOPMENT FUND, FUELED THROUGH BETTER TOGETHER DONATIONS. IN ADDITION TO APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, NURSES THROUGHOUT BH CAN SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS TO CARRY OUT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (EBP) AND RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND NURSE OUTCOMES. -EMS/PARAMEDICS SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND AGENCIES. -SIMULATION TRAINING - AT THE 55-BED ARIZONA SIMULATION MEDICAL CENTER - THE LARGEST "VIRTUAL HOSPITAL" OF ITS KIND, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CAN ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS AND TRAINING. THE 55,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN MESA CONTAINS EVERYTHING FROM NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE AND ADULT ACUTE CARE UNITS TO AN OPERATING ROOM WITH VIRTUAL-OPERATION CAPABILITIES. ONE OF THE LARGEST CENTERS OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD, THIS PRICELESS RESOURCE ELEVATES BANNERS EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS IN ARIZONA TO EXCEPTIONAL HEIGHTS. BH ALSO COLLABORATES WITH AREA COLLEGES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE SIMULATION EXERCISES AT ITS TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SIMULATION CENTERS. -JOB SHADOWING AND CAREER DAY PRESENTATIONS THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES VALUED AT $8,300 ENCOURAGED HEALTHCARE CAREERS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OBSERVATION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES TO AREA YOUTH AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN HEALTH CARE CAREERS. -PALS & ACLS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $32,000 PROVIDED ON BASIC AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES. -OTHER HEALTH PROVIDER EDUCATION OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, CLERGY AND STUDENTS WERE TRAINED ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING VALUED IN EXCESS OF $7,000. -BANNER CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION COLLABORATED WITH MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON VARIOUS HEALTH CAREERS AND WAYS TO INCREASE AREA HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND NURSING SHORTAGES. -SCHOLARSHIPS BH PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A MEDICAL CAREER. SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES BH PROVIDES NUMEROUS CLINICAL SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BH COMMUNITIES AND THE UNINSURED OR UNDER-INSURED. INCLUDED IN THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN 2015 ARE: -FUNDED DISCHARGE PROGRAM FUNDS IN EXCESS OF $1.2 MILLION PROVIDED TO NEEDY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS FOR POST DISCHARGE CARE. -THE BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION CENTER THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BANNER POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION CENTER (BPCC) IS ONE OF FIFTY-FIVE ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS (AAPCC) AND IS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO PROVIDE FREE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF POISONINGS TO RESIDENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN MARICOPA COUNTY. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN 150 LANGUAGES AND BPCC PARTICIPATES IN A NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM WHICH IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY NEAR REAL TIME SYSTEM IN PLACE TO MONITOR POTENTIALLY CRITICAL TRENDS IN REPORTED SYMPTOMS THAT COULD INDICATE A BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL THREAT IN THE UNITED STATES. NURSES WHO ARE SPECIALISTS IN POISON INFORMATION ALONG WITH POISON INFORMATION PROVIDERS RECEIVED OVER 62,000 CALLS IN 2015 FOR HELP WITH MANAGING POISONINGS SOME OF WHICH INCLUDED BITES AND STINGS, DRUG OVERDOSES, CHILDREN GETTING INTO POISONS AS WELL AS PROVIDING POISON AND DRUG INFORMATION. OVER 100,000 FOLLOW UP CALLS WERE MADE ON POISON EXPOSURE CALLS TO DETERMINE OUTCOME. 76% OF POISON EMERGENCIES WERE MANAGED SAFELY AT HOME BY PHONE ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR A VISIT TO A PHYSICIAN OR THE LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM. 87% OF CALLS ABOUT CHILDREN WERE SAFELY MANAGED AT HOME. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER PROVIDED EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON THE PREVENTION OF POISONINGS. BPCC COLLABORATED WITH SEVERAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN ARIZONA AND ASSISTED WITH AFTERHOURS DISEASE REPORTING; SURGE CAPACITY/OVERFLOW OF MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES I.E., FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES, MEASLES AND INFLUENZA CALLS. POISON CENTER STAFF WERE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN TEACHING NURSING AND MEDICAL STUDENTS, PHARMACY AND PARAMEDIC STUDENTS. IN 2015 THE OPERATING EXPENDITURES OF THE POISON CONTROL CENTER WERE APPROXIMATELY $2.1 MILLION. BPCC RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM UNITED WAY, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, AND HRSA ALONG WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS AND PROJECTS TO TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $460,000. BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY $1.8 MILLION TO FUND THIS MUCH NEEDED PROGRAM. ONE OF ONLY TWO CENTERS IN ARIZONA, THE BANNER POISON CONTROL CENTER RECEIVES OVER 60% OF THE STATES CALL VOLUME AND WITH BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-PHOENIXS DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY HAS A GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIANS IN TOXICOLOGY CURRENTLY TRAINING FELLOWS IN ARIZONA. ESTABLISHED IN 1979, THE BANNER POISON CENTER HAS CONTINUOUSLY SERVED THE CITIZENS OF MARICOPA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR MORE THAN 37 YEARS. -HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PRENATAL PROGRAM HEALTHY BEGINNINGS IS A LOVELAND, COLORADO COMMUNITY-BASED PRENATAL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH LITTLE OR NO HEALTH INSURANCE AND ALLOWS ACCESS QUALITY PRENATAL CARE AND EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO HELP WOMEN ACCESS PRENATAL CARE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO DELIVER A HEALTHY BABY, NO MATTER THEIR INCOME OR INSURANCE SITUATION. REALIZING EVERY BABY NEEDS A FIGHTING CHANCE; CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN BREASTFEEDING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND BASIC INFANT CARE. THERE IS A MONTHLY "MOM'S GROUP,EVEN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPECTANT FATHERS TO MEET WITH A MALE SOCIAL WORKER. ESTABLISHED IN 1991, THIS PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 250 FAMILIES A YEAR. -SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, BANNER HEALTH HAS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OFFERING INDISPENSABLE SERVICES TO UNINSURED KIDS AND TEENS RIGHT INSIDE THEIR OWN SCHOOLS. STAFFED BY PEDIATRIC OR FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS, BANNER CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CLINICS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANNER CHILDRENS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH WELL VISITS, AND TREAT MINOR ILLNESSES OR, EVEN, MAJOR AND CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANNER FOUNDATION, THE BANNER HEALTH THE CLINICS PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES TO UNINSURED CHILDREN ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CHANDLER, GLENDALE, MESA, PHOENIX AND TEMPE. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES, THE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS OPERATE LIKE A REGULAR DOCTOR'S OFFICE HELPING UNINSURED CHILDREN WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS, PHYSICALS AND ROUTINE CHECK-UPS. LACK OF HEALTH SERVICES TO UNINSURED CHILDREN IS A CRITICAL PROBLEM IN ARIZONA, WHERE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF CHILDREN ARE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE. THE PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO KEEP UNINSURED CHILDREN HEALTHY, IN SCHOOL, AND OUT OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THIS INVALUABLE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL LABS AND IMAGING DEPARTMENTS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS, WHEN NEEDED. IMPORTANTLY, TOO, THE CLINICS PARTNER WITH OUR VERY OWN BANNER CHILDRENS SPECIALISTS WHO GENEROUSLY OFFER PATIENTS SPECIALTY CONSULTATIONS FOR ONLY $5 PER VISIT. THIS SERVICE IS EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE SCHOOL NURSE AND INCLUDES HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND HISTORIES, HEALTH PROMOTIONS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EPISODIC ILLNESS AND SPORTS AND CAMP PHYSICALS AND STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THESE SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CARE. WITH AN ANNUAL 3,000 UNINSURED PATIENTS SERVED, THESE COMMUNITY CLINICS ARE, YET, ANOTHER FUNDAMENTAL LIFELINE AND A HELPING HAND EXTENDED BY BH. -BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE A COMPLEMENT TO THE BANNER HEALTH SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS THE "BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE" IS A LICENSED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER THAT OPERATES JUST LIKE A MOBILE DOCTORS OFFICE, OFFERING CHILDREN UP TO 21 YEARS OF AGE TREATMENT FOR HEALTH PROBLEMS, PHYSICALS AND ROUTINE ANNUAL CHECK-UPS. THE MOBILE CLINIC COMPLEMENTS BANNER HEALTHS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS, WHICH HAVE TREATED THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS FOR FREE AT VALLEY CAMPUSES. A NECESSITY FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CHILDREN IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA, OVER 1,000 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE PROVIDED EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT IN 2015. THE BANNER CHILDRENS HEALTHMOBILE FURTHER SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND HOSPITALS BY PROVIDING MORE CONVENIENCE FOR FAMILIES WHO PREVIOUSLY HAD TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES FOR TREATMENT. -SEASONS CLUB, OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER AND STEPPING STONES
SEASON'S CLUB, OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER, ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE, STEPPING STONES AND MEMORIES IN THE MAKING ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MATURE ARIZONA AND COLORADO ADULTS THROUGH HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND RECREATION. IN 2015 APPROXIMATELY $642,000 WAS INVESTED IN THE LOVELAND AND NORTHWEST PHOENIX COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF AREA SENIORS. THE SEASONS CLUB IS A FREE PROGRAM THAT HELPS PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OLDER GET THE MOST OUT OF LIFE THROUGH HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. STEPPING STONES ADULT DAY PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE QUALITY CARE FOR ADULTS WHO ARE NO LONGER SAFE TO BE AT HOME ALONE. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE, BUILD FRIENDSHIPS AND ENJOY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE, CARING ENVIRONMENT. THE STEPPING STONES ADULT DAY PROGRAM OPENED ITS DOORS IN THE LOVELAND COMMUNITY IN 1995 AND IS A PLACE WHERE DIGNITY, CONFIDENCE, SECURITY AND INDEPENDENCE ARE ASSURED, GIVING PARTICIPANTS NEW LEVELS OF FREEDOM AND ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. SINCE 1988, BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP PARTICIPANTS REMAIN HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT. THE CENTERS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS STARTED WITH A FOOD PROGRAM IN A LOCAL CHURCH, PAYING $1 ANNUALLY IN RENT, WITH ONE LOANED VEHICLE TO DELIVER FOOD. TODAY, BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER HAS A FLEET OF 13 VEHICLES INCLUDING 2 BUSES, AND OFFERS OVER 25 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE BANNER OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS COOKED IN OUR KITCHEN. INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR SPOUSES, AGES 60 AND OLDER AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS OF ALL AGES ARE OFFERED HEALTH SCREENINGS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, TRIP AND ENTERTAINMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING AND CLASSES INCLUDING EXERCISE AND NUTRITION. THE LIFELINE ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES INSTALLATION AND MONTHLY SERVICE FEES TO UNDERINSURED OR UNINSURED, LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO REQUIRE LIFELINE SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND CONTINUE TO LIVE AT HOME. LIFELINE, MANUFACTURED BY PHILLIPS, IS AN EASY-TO-USE MEDICAL ALERT SERVICE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING ALONE. -THE GOLDEN HEART PROJECT THE GOLDEN HEART "OFF THE STREET AND INTO TREATMENT" PROJECT IS BY FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND IS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BUSINESS, NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE, JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS, TREATMENT SERVICES, AND THE MEDIA. THE PROJECT PRODUCES LOCAL SYSTEM CHANGES TO IMPROVE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES WITH REGARD TO THE NEEDS OF THE CHRONIC INEBRIATE POPULATION. THIS COMMUNITY GROUP TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE TREATMENT SERVICES AND FOR CHANGING PESSIMISTIC ATTITUDES ABOUT THE VALUE OF SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT SERVICES. -PALLIATIVE CARE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN ARIZONA AND COLORADO STRIVE TO ASSIST PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS WITH END-OF-LIFE ISSUES, AN UNCOMFORTABLE SUBJECT TO MANY. BANNERS APPROACH ENCOURAGES OPEN COMMUNICATION AND HELPS IDENTIFY AND CARRY OUT INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE. SPECIALIZED SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH CONSULTATION ADDRESSES THE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL ISSUES THAT OCCUR WITH REGARD TO THE MANAGEMENT OF ADVANCED CHRONIC AND LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. IN 2015, OVER $8.1 MILLION WAS DEVOTED TO THESE EFFORTS. AT BANNER HEALTH, OUR PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, COMPREHENSIVE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE THAT REDUCES SUFFERING AND OPTIMIZES QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADDRESSING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING SERIOUS ILLNESS. OUR PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM OF DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER SPECIALISTS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED IN SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDE TREATMENT BY ASSESSING THE PATIENT AND/OR FAMILY IN A HOLISTIC MANNER INCLUDING THE PATIENT AND FAMILY AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE TREATMENT TEAM CONTROLLING PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS AS WELL AS RELIEVING SUFFERING RESTORING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MEMBER AS WELL AS PROVIDING PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT WITH A FOCUS ON DIGNITY, SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PATIENT AND FAMILY AND A SENSITIVITY TO THE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS VALUES OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. -TRAUMA SEEKING CARE QUICKLY AT A BANNER HEALTH TRAUMA CENTER CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEATH OR SERIOUS LONG-TERM INJURY AND FULL RECOVERY. SEVERAL BANNER HEALTH FACILITIES ARE DESIGNATED AT LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTERS. THE TRAUMA DEPARTMENT AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX RECOGNIZES THE LIFE-SAVING IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERING WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA TO IMPROVE TRAUMA CARE. IN ARIZONA, MORE THAN 60 PERCENT OF ARIZONA TRAUMA PATIENTS ARE INJURED IN RURAL AREAS, MEANING THEY MUST BE TRANSPORTED LONG DISTANCES TO RECEIVE SPECIALIZED CARE. IN FACT, MORE THAN 40 PERCENT OF ARIZONA TRAUMA PATIENTS DONT REACH A DESIGNATED TRAUMA CENTER WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OR "GOLDEN HOUR" AFTER THEIR INJURY. RECEIVING TREATMENT IN THIS FIRST HOUR MAY BE CRITICAL TO THEIR SURVIVAL. RECOGNIZING THIS, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX HAS PARTNERED WITH RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING CRITICAL TO TREAT PATIENTS DURING THIS TIME WHILE THEY ARE AWAITING TRANSPORT TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTERS. THE TEAM HAS ALSO BEEN HONORED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING THIS KIND OF TRAINING TO ARIZONA RURAL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. ALSO, AS PART OF THE HOSPITAL'S TRAUMA PREVENTION PROGRAM, AN INJURY PREVENTION COORDINATOR WORKS TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ACCIDENT-FREE BY PARTICIPATING IN HEALTH FAIRS, SEAT BELT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND HEALTH EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL KID AND PRESENTING AT OTHER SAFETY WORKSHOPS. -MEMORY DISORDERS CLINIC BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE EMBRACES A THREE-PART MISSION TO SET A NEW NATIONAL STANDARD OF PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE, CONDUCT REVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN THE DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMERS AND FORGE SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS THAT BRING TOGETHER INSTITUTIONS AND DISCIPLINES INTERNATIONALLY. SETTING A NEW NATIONAL STANDARD OF CARE THE BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE HAS INTRODUCED A NEW STANDARD OF CARE THAT PROVIDES ONGOING HOPE AND HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS/DEMENTIA AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE STANDARD OF CARE COMBINES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES, GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMPLETE MEDICAL, NEUROLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, TREATMENT AND THERAPY, SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL NEED, COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO PROMISING INVESTIGATIONAL TREATMENTS. DIRECTED BY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN THE CARE AND STUDY OF PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, BANNER ALZHEIMERS INSTITUTE OFFERS A COMPASSIONATE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, DEMENTIA OR A RELATED MEMORY DISORDER. SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO MEDICAL TREATMENT, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO THIS VERY COMPLICATED POPULATION AND MEMORY LOSS CARE SPECIALISTS WORK TO CUSTOMIZE A SPECIFIC ACTION PLAN TAILORED TO THE PRECISE NEEDS OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILY AS THEY CHANGE DURING TIME. IN 2015, THESE SERVICES VALUED IN EXCESS OF $1.49 MILLION INCLUDE MEMORY ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAL, LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES, AND COUNSELING AND SUPPORT DURING TRYING TIMES. MEMORY CENTERS LOCATED IN PHOENIX AND SUN CITY ARE LED BY A TEAM OF INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED MEMORY DISORDER AND DEMENTIA SPECIALISTS WHO WILL TAILOR CARE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PATIENT OR LOVED ONE. SERVICES INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSIS, TARGETED TREATMENT PLANS, PLANNING RESOURCES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES THAT INVOLVED INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS. -HOSPITAL PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS EMS BASED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ARIZONA AND WESTERN REGION EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. WITHOUT THIS SUBSIDY AND SERVICE, LOCALITIES WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE SERVICES VALUED AT $941,000. -PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE IN 2015, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS WERE PROVIDED TO LOVELAND AREA RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC AND ACUTE MEDICATION NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM, PROVIDED AT A COST OF $50,000 HELPED PEOPLE RECEIVE DRUGS FOR FREE OR FOR LITTLE COST. THE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FUND ASSISTS LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING MEDICATIONS FOR CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS. BY HELPING PEOPLE AFFORD THEIR MEDICATIONS, WE ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFE STYLES AND PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR OUR PATIENTS WHILE DECREASING HOSPITALIZATIONS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS. THE MCKEE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FUND WORKS WITH LCHC AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA, DIABETES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS HAVE GOTTEN THE MEDICATIONS THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR LIVES MORE EASILY. MCKEE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO COUNSELS SENIORS ON THEIR MEDICARE DRUG BENEFITS.
-BANNER MD ANDERSON PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND THE PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER PATIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS FOR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, RADIATION TREATMENT AND WIG ASSISTANCE. TIN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANNER FOUNDATION, RELIEF IS PROVIDED DURING A DIFFICULT JOURNEY. -BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDES A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS FACED WITH PSYCHIATRIC, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CHALLENGES. IN 2015, $4.1 MILLION WAS DEVOTED TO THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES BANNER SERVES AND BH IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL AND COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT WITH CUSTOMIZED TREATMENT PLANS TO MEET EACH PATIENT'S NEEDS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO CAN HELP PATIENTS WITH CO-EXISTING PSYCHIATRIC AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS. FUNCTIONING LIKE AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER OPENED IN 2010 AS A MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCE AND INNOVATIVE MODEL OF CARE. THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER HAS AN OBSERVATION AREA FOR 24 PATIENTS AND IS STAFFED 24/7 WITH PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, RNS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS AND COUNSELORS. THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER IS WORKING WITH BANNER'S PHOENIX-AREA EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO EXPAND ITS TELE-PSYCH PROGRAM THAT ALLOW PATIENTS AND EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS TO CONSULT WITH A PSYCHIATRIST VIA A SECURED TELEMEDICINE LINK. OUR STAFF PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, AS WELL AS OFFERING INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS AT BOTH OUR SCOTTSDALE FACILITY AND CHANDLER OFFICE FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE OR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. INSTEAD OF BEING HELD IN A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR INPATIENT ROOM FOR HOURS OR DAYS, UNTIL A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST IS AVAILABLE, ADULT PATIENTS ARE ADMITTED TO THE BANNER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER FOR ASSESSMENT. LOCATED ON THE SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS OF BANNER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, THE CENTERS IMPACT IS SIGNIFICANT: PATIENTS RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE AND BEST LEVEL OF CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME. THIS FACILITY, SURELY, IS A LITERAL LIFELINE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. -WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER LOCATED IN GREELEY, COLORADO, THE WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER AT NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES THE MOST SOPHISTICATED TREATMENT AND TECHNOLOGY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THE TREATMENT OF BURN INJURIES. OPENED IN 2009, THE CENTER FOCUSES ON THE CARE OF ADULT BURN PATIENTS AND HAS AN EXPANDED UNIT WITH 10 ACUITY-ADAPTABLE ROOMS IN ADDITION, BURN CENTER STAFF CAN CARE FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL BURN PATIENTS IF THE DEMAND ARISES. THE WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER AT NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING INPATIENT MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX THERMAL, CHEMICAL, AND ELECTRICAL BURN INJURIES AS WELL AS TENS AND NECROTIZING FASCIITIS, OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT OF THERMAL, CHEMICAL, AND ELECTRICAL BURN INJURIES, OUTPATIENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION OF COMPLEX WOUNDS (NON-BURN), OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT REHABILITATION, AND ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT COURSES. THE CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART BURN CENTER PROVIDES BURN CARE TO EIGHT STATES - COLORADO, IDAHO, KANSAS, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA AND WYOMING. OUR BURN CENTER PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE PATIENT CARE THROUGH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH. THIS TEAM INCLUDES PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONER, CRITICAL CARE NURSES, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, DIETICIANS, PHARMACISTS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. COORDINATION OF THESE SERVICES PROVIDES EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE IN ALL ASPECTS, FROM THE INITIAL ACUTE SETTING TO THE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION PROCESS. AS A REGIONAL BURN CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING BURN OUTREACH EDUCATION TO OUR SERVICE AREA. THIS INCLUDES CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS, ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT (ABLS) CLASSES THROUGH THE AMERICAN BURN ASSOCIATION, AND PRESENTATIONS TO CHEMICAL, ELECTRICAL, OIL/GAS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES. WITHOUT BANNERS $1.1 MILLION SUPPORT, MULTIPLE WESTERN STATES WOULD BE WITHOUT THIS COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE. -LAURA DRIER BREAST CENTER EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF WOMEN RELY ON THE LAURA DREIER BREAST CENTER AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX FOR THEIR ANNUAL SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS AND BONE DENSITY STUDIES. THE REACHING OUT LAURA DREIER BREAST HEALTH PROGRAM EDUCATES WOMEN ABOUT THE LATEST BREAST DISEASE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT INFORMATION. THROUGH DONATIONS TO THE BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOMEN FOUNDATION, THE REACHING OUT PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED MAMMOGRAMS AND TREATMENT TO HUNDREDS OF UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED WOMEN. THIS PROGRAM IS OFTEN THE ONLY LIFELINE OF SUPPORT FOR WOMEN FACING A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS. IN 2015 BANNER HEALTH CONTRIBUTED $11,000 TO BREAST CANCER TREATMENT EFFORTS. -WOMENS CENTER AT BANNER HEALTHS HOSPITALS, BANNER HEALTH CLINICS AND BANNER HEALTH CENTERS, WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE WOMENS HEALTH SERVICES - ROUTINE AND SPECIALIZED CARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - FOR ALL STAGES OF A WOMANS LIFE. BANNER IS COMMITTED TO WOMENS HEALTH WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE BANNER HEART CLINIC, MCKEES CENTER FOR WOMENS HEALTH AND BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX VALUED IN EXCESS OF $1.1 MILLION. THE WOMENS CENTER AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX TAKES A UNIQUE APPROACH TO WOMEN'S HEALTH BY COMBINING ACADEMIC TRAINING FOR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY RESIDENTS WITH EXPERIENCED BOARD-CERTIFIED FACULTY PHYSICIANS. IN 2015 BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX PROVIDED OVER $1 MILLION IN ADVANCED CARE FOR COMPLICATED WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES AS WELL AS ROUTINE EXAMS. THE WOMEN'S CENTER IS A KEY RESOURCE IN CENTRAL PHOENIX AND IS THE PRIMARY REFERRAL SITE FOR HIGH-RISK AND COMPLICATED WOMENS MEDICAL SERVICES. PATIENTS TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER ARIZONA TO RECEIVE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND IN-OFFICE CARE. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THE MISSION OF BANNER HEALTHS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION IS TO ENSURE THAT RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED ETHICALLY, SAFELY, AND EFFICIENTLY AND RESEARCHERS AT BH ARE COMMITTED TO CONDUCT HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL TRIALS AND OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ARE MEDICALLY AND SCIENTIFICALLY IMPORTANT AND THAT HAVE A STRONG POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT PATIENTS. SUCH RESEARCH REVEALS NEW CANCER TREATMENTS THAT ARE MORE EFFECTIVE AND LESS DEBILITATING THAN CURRENT THERAPIES, VACCINES THAT PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES FROM ILLNESSES, "MINIMALLY INVASIVE" SURGERIES THAT REQUIRE LESS RECOVERY TIME AND NON-INVASIVE PROCEDURES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO AVOID SURGERY ALL TOGETHER. BANNER SUPPORTS THE PHYSICIANS AND OTHER SCIENTISTS WHOSE EFFORTS BRING REAL SOLUTIONS TO SOCIETYS MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH. BH IS INVOLVED IN CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AIMED AT HELPING PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM SOME OF THE MOST SERIOUS DISEASES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SPINAL CORD INJURIES, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR AND DIABETES/OBESITY AND IS IN COLLABORATION WITH ARIZONAS STATE UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND INDUSTRIES. INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT RESEARCH STUDIES IS CONDUCTED IN CARDIOLOGY, NEUROBIOLOGY/BIOENGINEERING, NEUROLOGY, OB/GYN, ONCOLOGY, PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY CARE, PSYCHIATRY, PULMONARY, SURGERY, TOXICOLOGY, AND ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AT VARIOUS BANNER FACILITIES. GROUND-BREAKING STUDIES INVOLVE THE BANNER RESEARCH DIVISION AND ACADEMIC MEDICINE PROGRAMS AT BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERS. AT THE BANNER SUN HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BH HOSTS THE UNIQUE BRAIN AND BODY DONATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES TISSUE SAMPLES TO SCIENTISTS NATIONWIDE. THROUGH THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BANNER ALZHEIMER'S INSTITUTE, AND BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, OUR RESEARCHERS AND PHYSICIANS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF RESEARCHING NEW DISEASE TREATMENTS AND THE RESEARCH ALLOWS BH TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS WITH THE LATEST DISCOVERIES IN MEDICAL CARE. IN 2015, RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION PROVIDED THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT WITH RESEARCH COMPLIANCE INFRASTRUCTURE, CENTRAL IRB, AND PATIENT POPULATION MIX FOR COLLABORATION WITH PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOTECH COMPANIES, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF DISEASE STAGE BIOMARKERS, DEVELOPMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS, AND PERTINENT PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MODALITIES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12 MILLION. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND IN-KIND DONATIONS BANNER IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING FINANCIALLY AND THROUGH IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS AND/OR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. IN 2015 BANNER HEALTH PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS OR IN-KIND DONATIONS TO SUPPORT CHARITY CARE, HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES:
-SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/KOMEN PHOENIX RACE FOR THE CURE WITH SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM BH, THE KOMEN PHOENIX RACE FOR THE CURE IS HELD ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER. IN 2015, FUNDS WERE AGAIN RAISED TO ERADICATE BREAST CANCER AS A LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE BY ADVANCING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, SCREENING AND TREATMENT. BANNER HEALTH EMPLOYEES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS RAISED FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF SUSAN G. KOMEN BY PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL KOMEN PHOENIX RACE FOR THE CURE. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE RACE DIRECTLY BENEFIT BREAST CARE/CANCER SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED WOMEN AT THE LAURA DREIER BREAST CENTER AT BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX AND THE BREAST CANCER TREATMENT PROGRAM AT BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER. EACH YEAR, THE PHOENIX AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE AWARDS GRANTS TO BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF BREAST HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, NON-DUPLICATIVE BREAST HEALTH AND BREAST-CANCER SERVICES DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. -LOVELAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (LCHC) MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERS WITH SUNRISE HEALTHCARE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED IN LOVELAND. LCHC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE LOVELAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1997 AFTER A COMMUNITY-WIDE CAMPAIGN TO ESTABLISH A CLINIC TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN LOVELAND. THE CENTER HAS HAD OVER 219,000 TOTAL VISITS AND ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE CLINIC PROVIDES PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE IN GREELEY AND NORTHERN COLORADO MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES THE PHYSICAL FACILITY AND EXPANSION, WHILE THE SUNRISE GROUP OF GREELEY PROVIDES STAFFING FOR THE MEDICAL CLINIC. BANNER HEALTH PROVIDES LCHC WITH A 13,902 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE ANNUAL RENTAL VALUE OF THIS GIFT IS ESTIMATED TO BE IN EXCESS OF $365,000. -BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - PHOENIX, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PHOENIX SUNS AND US AIRWAYS, SPONSORS THE BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CAPABILITIES OF DISABLED PERSONS. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, BANNER HEALTH, ALONG WITH THE PHOENIX SUNS HAS BEEN THE PROUD SPONSOR OF THE BANNER WHEELCHAIR SUNS, AN EXTRAORDINARILY SUCCESSFUL TEAM IN THE NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING AWARENESS AND RAISING FUNDS, THE WHEELCHAIR SUNS ALSO ORGANIZED THE BANNER JUNIOR SUNS, WHICH INCLUDES PLAYERS AGED 12 TO 18 YEARS OLD. -PROJECT CURE FOR MANY YEARS BANNER HEALTH HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH PROJECT CURE (PC) BY DONATING MEDICAL SUPPLIES THAT CAN NO LONGER BE USED AT BANNER FACILITIES BUT WHICH CAN STILL BE USED IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES. EACH FACILITY WITHIN BANNER SETS ASIDE SUPPLIES EVERY MONTH WHICH ARE THEN SECURED BY PC AND INVENTORIED AT A LOCAL PC SITE. ONCE INVENTORIED, THESE SUPPLIES ARE REQUESTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND MISSIONS THOUGH OUT THE WORLD AND AN INCREDIBLE NEED IS MET. BANNER IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS OUTREACH MISSION THAT HELPS MILLIONS. IN 2015, BH DONATED $2.4 MILLION IN SUPPLIES TO PROJECT CURE. -RONALD MCDONALD CHARITIES LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT CARDON CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES, PROVIDING A LEVEL OF SAFETY AND COMFORT AT AN INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME IN THEIR LIVES AND RELIEVING STRESS BY BEING WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. THE FACILITY FEATURES 16 BEDROOMS, INCLUDING THREE APARTMENTS WITH KITCHENS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SUPPRESSED IMMUNE SYSTEMS; A COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM; A PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN AND AN OUTDOOR AREA FOR ADULTS. THROUGH LOW COST LEASE SUBSIDIES THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND CARDON CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER IS VITAL IN THE HEALING PROCESS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. -FRESH START WOMENS FOUNDATION BANNER HEALTH PROVIDES LOW-COST LEASE SUBSIDIES TO THE FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION. FRESH START IS AN ARIZONA NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOCUS ON THREE CORE VALUES: ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. ALL OF FRESH STARTS SERVICES ARE FREE OR LOW COST AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY WOMAN OVER THE AGE OF 18. FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION HAS EMPOWERED THOUSANDS OF WOMEN TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE RECEIVING FINANCIAL, IN-KIND OR VOLUNTEER DONATIONS FROM BH IN 2015: -ACCESS ARIZONA -ADOPT COLORADO KIDS -AEMS -AGAINST ABUSE INC. -AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE -ALLIANCE FOR SUICIDE -ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -AMERICAN CHAPTER ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS -AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION -ARCTIC MAN -ARIZONA ASTHMA COALITION -ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS -ARIZONA CONGENITAL HEART WALK -ARIZONA NURSES ASSOCIATION -ARIZONA PERINATAL TRUST -ARIZONA PERINATAL TRUST NICP -ARIZONA SCHOOL NURSE CONSORTIUM -ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY -ARIZONA TRAUMA ASSOCIATION -ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION -ASU FOUNDATION -BASELINE -BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS -BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB -CAMP SOARING EAGLE FOUNDATION -CARE-A-VAN SAINT INC. -CASA OF LARIMER COUNTY -CHILD LIFE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE -CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE -CHILDREN'S CANCER NETWORK -CHILDREN'S CANCER NETWORK -CHURCHILL COUNTY EXTENSION -CITY OF GLENDALE -CITY OF LOVELAND -CITY OF SURPRISE -COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY -COMMUNITY KITCHEN -COYOTE CRISIS COLLABORATIVE -CROSSROADS SAFE HOUSE -DDA -EAST MORGAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION -FALLON CHAMBER -FALLON COMMUNITY THEATER -FEEDING MATTERS -FEEDING MATTERS PEDIATRIC FEEDING CONFERENCE -FIGHTER COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS -FRANCES RESIDENTIAL -FRONT RANGE INS - WELLNESS EVENT -GATEWAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION -GO MEDIA COMPANIES -GOLDEN HOPE ADULT CARE HOME -GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS -GOODWILL CENTRAL ARIZONA -GOODWILL RECREATION CENTER -HOPE LIVES -JDRF ANNUAL FUNDRAISER -JDRF WALK TO CURE DIABETES -LARIMER COUNTY PARTNERS INC. -LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE -LEGACY CONNECTIONS BACKPACK BUDDY -LOVELAND MOUNTAIN VIEW ROTARY -LUBICK FOUNDATION -MAKE A WISH -MARCH OF DIMES -MARICOPA HEALTH FOUNDATION -MASK -MCKEE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION -MCKEE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -MCKEE FOUNDATION -MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION -MESA PUBLIC SCHOOL -MHA -MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY -MISSION OF MERCY -MOGOLLON HEALTH ALLIANCE -MOTHERS AWARENESS ON SCHOOL AGE KIDS (MASK) -MOVE PHOENIX -NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION -NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS -NORTHERN COLORADO UNITED FOR YOUTH -OBSTERIX MEDICAL -OBSTETRICAL CHALLENGES -ONCOURSE HEALTHCARE GROUP -PATHWAYS HOSPICE -PAYSON ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION -PREVENT CHILD ABUSE -PROJECT SMILE CORP -RODELLE -SEEDS OF HOPE -SHARE INC. -SOUTHERN ARIZONA OMS -SPIRIT OF MEDICINE -STERLING HIGH SCHOOL -SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION -THE CENTER FOR FAMILY OUTREACH -THE COLORADO MARATHON -THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION -THE SUCCESS FOUNDATION -TORRINGTON DARE -TORRINGTON LITTLE BRITCHES -TOTAL TRANSIT -TOUCHSTONE HEALTH PARTNERS -TOWNSQUARE MEDIA - 28 HOURS OF HOPE -UNITED WAY -UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA -UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO -US FOODSERVICE -WELD AREA AGENCY ON AGING -WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 -WHEELCHAIR SUNS -WOMEN 2 WOMEN COMMUNITY BUILDING AS A GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN AND PARTNER, BANNER IS INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COALITION BUILDING, COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. BH EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AND RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE AND PARTICIPATION ON COMMUNITY BOARDS AND TASK FORCES AND BANNER FREQUENTLY PROVIDES FACILITY USAGE TO COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE NOT INCLUDED ELSEWHERE ON SCHEDULE H. THE FOLLOWING ARE BUT A FEW WAYS IN WHICH BANNER PROMOTES, PROTECTS OR IMPROVES COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY: -ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
BANNER EQUIPS ITS LEADERS TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE SAME COMMUNITIES. IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, ANALYZE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SUPPORT BUSINESS EXPANSION BH IS A MEMBER AND/OR EVENT SPONSOR FOR: -ALASKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -ARIZONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -ARIZONA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU -BRUSH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -BUCKEYE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -CHURCHILL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER SPONSORSHIP -CITY OF GREELEY -COOLIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -DOWNTOWN FORT COLLINS -ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE -ELOY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -EVANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FAIRBANKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FERNLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -FORT MORGAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREATER CASA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GREELY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -KEITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -LOGAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -LOGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -LONGS PEAK COUNCIL -LOVELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -MARICOPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -MARICOPA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -MCKEE LONGS PEAK COUNCIL -MCKEE LOVELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -NCMC DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -PLATTE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -QUEEN CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -ROTARY CLUB -SCOTTSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -SOROPTIMISTS OF FALLON -SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL -SOUTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -STERLING LION'S CLUB -SURPRISE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -SURPRISE ROTARY -TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -WASHAKIE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION -WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -WINDSOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -WORLAND TEN SLEEP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND COALITION BUILDING BANNER'S SUPPORTS AND PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. BH IS ALSO REPRESENTED AT VARIOUS EVENTS AND COALITIONS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH. BANNER SUPPORTED TEEN HEALTH EDUCATION AND SAFETY THROUGH DONATIONS TO CLUB AND TEAM EVENTS, EXPANDED APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS AND INCREASED CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS BY SUPPORT TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. EXAMPLES OF THESE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: -4-H -BIG HORN WASHAKIE COUNTY FAIR -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL -CHURCHILL 4TH OF JULY PARADE -CHURCHILL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL -CHURCHILL COUNTY CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL -CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL- SWING TEAM -COLORADO HUMANITIES -COMMUNITY IC SOCIAL -CULINARY SERVICES DONATIONS -DOWNTOWN FORT COLLINS -EAST VALLEY CHILDREN'S THEATER -FAIRBANKS NSB HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION -FALLON DAILY BREAD -FALLON FESTIVAL -FALLON THEATERS FUNDRAISING -FALLON YOUTH BASEBALL -FALLON YOUTH CLUB -FESTIVAL OF TREES -FMHS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB -FORT COLLINS INDOOR SOCCER CLUB -FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION -FOX TUCSON THEATER FOUNDATION -GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE -GREELEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA -HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS -JIM REGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND -JO COMBS STUDENT OF THE MONTH -LASSEN CATTLEWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION -LASSEN COUNTY FAIR -LASSEN JUNIOR LIVESTOCK -LINE DRIVE BASEBALL -LIONS CLUB JR. RODEO -LOGAN COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO -LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS -MAYOR'S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP -MCKEE DAYCARE CENTER SERVICES -MCKEE HIGH PLAINS ART COUNCIL -MCKEE LOVELAND LOVES BBQ -OGALLALA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION -OGALLALA BOOSTER CLUB -OGALLALA REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL -OKTOBERFEST -OLIVE BRANCH -PARTNERS IN EDUCATION - NORTH SIDE SCHOOL -PLATTE COUNTY FAIR BOARD -POWELL MUSEUM -ROOTS & BOOTS -SALVATION ARMY -SILLASSEN HALF MARATHON -STATE OF NEVADA DEPT. OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES -SUSANVILLE SYMPHONY SOCIETY -TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK -TORRINGTON TIGERS BASEBALL -UNION COLONY CIVIC CENTER -WASHAKIE COUNTY FAIR & PARADE -WASHAKIE COUNTY LIVESTOCK -PHYSICAL AND HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS REALIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON HEALING, BANNER SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO BETTER THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. IN 2015, BANNER CONTRIBUTED $6,500 THESE EFFORTS. -WORK ENHANCEMENT BH ACTIVELY RECRUITED PHYSICIANS TO SERVE IN FEDERAL MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. IN 2015, APPROXIMATELY $580,000 WAS INVESTED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE. -DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN 2015, BH PROVIDED DISASTER TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED EVACUATION AND DECONTAMINATION TRAINING, BOMB THREATS, EMERGENCY DISASTER DRILLS, COMMUNITY DECONTAMINATION EFFORTS, NATURAL DISASTER PLANNING, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INCIDENT COMMAND, AND MASS CASUALTY EXERCISES ALL AIMED AT IMPROVING SAFETY AWARENESS FOR RESIDENTS. -HOLIDAY HELPER WORKING AS TEAMS, BH DEPARTMENTS POOLED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND GIFTS FOR NEEDY LOCAL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. -CLOTHING AND FOOD DRIVES EMPLOYEES AROUND THE SYSTEM UNITE TO ASSIST THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LESS FORTUNATE THAN THEMSELVES. OF PARTICULAR NOTE ARE THE ANNUAL COAT DRIVE HELD AT BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER AND THE VARIOUS FOOD DRIVES HELD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. -UNITED BLOOD SERVICES BH PARTNERED WITH UBS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES TO SUPPORT LOCAL BLOOD SHORTAGES. EMPLOYEES COORDINATED THE DRIVES AND MANAGED DONATION SITES DURING WORK HOURS. IN 2015, NUMEROUS HOURS WERE DONATED TO THIS ENDEAVOR. -SPACE USAGE BH FACILITIES PROVIDED MEETING ROOM, ELECTRONIC TELECONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER SPACE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS. WITHOUT THESE GENEROUS IN-KIND DONATIONS, THESE ORGANIZATIONS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO EXPEND FUNDS, FUNDS NEEDED IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSIONS FOR SPACE RENTAL. -TOY CLOSETS TOYS HAVE AN AMAZING WAY OF MAKING KIDS SMILE, DISTRACTING THEM DURING UNPLEASANT TIMES AND HELPING THEM LOOK PAST THEIR PAIN. THATS WHY BH CREATED TOY CLOSETS AT BH HOSPITALS STOCKED WITH NEW, UNUSED TOYS FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS OF ALL AGES. MADE POSSIBLE BY MONETARY AND TOY DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOL AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS, THESE TOY-FILLED HAVENS ENABLE OUR YOUNG PATIENTS TO FIND FUN AND JOY DURING THEIR HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE. PATIENTS VISIT THE CLOSETS FOLLOWING TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO CHOOSE A TOY AS A REWARD FOR THEIR BRAVERY. FROM DOLLS AND STUFFED ANIMALS, TO COLORING BOOKS, VIDEO GAMES, CRAFT KITS AND MORE, THE DONATED ITEMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR YOUNG PATIENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 QUENTIN SMITH AND CHRIS VOLK HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DENNIS DAHLEN, RONALD BUNNELL, AND CHARLES LEHN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF MEDISUN AND VERITAGE. RONALD BUNNELL AND KATHY BOLLINGER HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES. JOHN HENSING AND MARTIN SHULTZ HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF BANNER INDEMNITY, LTD. PART VI, LINE 4 BANNER HEALTH MADE THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015: ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1 THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION NO LONGER INCLUDE REGIONAL PRESIDENTS OR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 12(B)(6) THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS BEEN DELEGATED THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish the overall design, structure and incentive opportunities of the annual and long-term executive and management incentive plans of the corporation, and give final approval of the specific targets and target weights under such incentive plans, within the context of performance measures identified as priorities by the Board or the appropriate committees of the Board.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B BANNER HEALTH'S (BH) SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THE FORM 990. THE BANNER HEALTH FINANCE DEPARTMENT TAKES THE LEAD ROLE IN THE PROCESS AND IS CHARGED WITH THE DUTY TO COLLECT THE FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990. THIS INCLUDES COORDINATING WITH OTHER BH DEPARTMENTS, SUCH AS THE LEGAL, PAYROLL, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LICENSING, COMMUNITY BENEFIT, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, RISK MANAGEMENT, CERTIFICATION, CREDENTIALING, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND TREASURY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE EXPERTISE OF EACH DEPARTMENT IS UTILIZED IN THE INFORMATION-GATHERING PROCESS. ONCE THE INFORMATION IS GATHERED, IT IS ORGANIZED AND ASSEMBLED INTO AN ORGANIZER THAT WILL BE USED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. BH HAS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED ANNUALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND USES THIS SAME FIRM TO PREPARE ITS FORM 990 BECAUSE OF ITS EXPERTISE IN NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AND ITS SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF BH'S OPERATIONS AND RETURN COMPLEXITY. THE BH FINANCE DEPARTMENT ALSO EMPLOYS AN INTERNAL STAFF OF TAX SPECIALISTS. THESE TAX SPECIALISTS ACT AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND BH'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT DURING THIS STAGE OF THE PROCESS. DURING THIS STAGE, THE TAX PREPARER REVIEWS THE INFORMATION AND WORKS WITH BH'S INTERNAL TAX STAFF TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ADDRESS ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE. ONCE THE INFORMATION-GATHERING PROCESS IS COMPLETE, A FIRST DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND READIED FOR REVIEW. THE REVIEW PROCESS BEGINS WITH AN INITIAL REVIEW DONE BY A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF BANNER HEALTH'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT MEMBERS FROM THE FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE OUTSIDE TAX PREPARER'S FIRM. A LINE-BY-LINE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 IS DONE BY THIS COMMITTEE. DURING THIS REVIEW, A LIST OF QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND ADDITIONAL TASKS IS COMPILED. THIS LIST IS THEN DISSEMINATED TO THE APPROPRIATE BH DEPARTMENTS FOR FURTHER ACTION. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND TASKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, A SECOND REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE IS DONE. AGAIN, IF APPLICABLE, A LIST OF QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND ADDITIONAL TASKS IS COMPILED. THIS LIST IS THEN DISSEMINATED TO THE APPROPRIATE BH DEPARTMENTS FOR FURTHER ACTION. ONCE THIS SECOND REVIEW PROCESS IS COMPLETED, A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SENDING THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. CHANGES TO THE FORM 990 ARE MADE IF NECESSARY AND APPROVAL IS GRANTED TO SEND THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS.CHANGES TO THE FORM 990 ARE MADE IF NECESSARY AND APPROVAL IS GRANTED TO SEND THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS THEN SENT THE DRAFT FORM 990 ALONG WITH AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF KEY ITEMS REPORTED IN THE FORM 990. ANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED AND RESOLVED AND THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY THE SVP FINANCE/CFO OR ANOTHER OFFICER IF REQUIRED TO MEET TIMELY FILING REQUIREMENTS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE 990 PROCESS AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE YEAR TO DETERMINE THAT THE PROCESS IS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C PURSUANT TO BANNER HEALTH'S (BH) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROMPTLY TO THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MUST THEN CONSIDER THE DISCLOSED INTEREST AND EITHER AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ANY RELATED TRANSACTION WITH APPROPRIATE PROTECTIONS, OR DISAPPROVE OF IT. OTHER BH EMPLOYEES MUST GO THROUGH A SIMILAR PROCESS OF DISCLOSURE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPERVISOR AND TO THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES, WHO MAINTAINS ALL OF T HE DISCLOSED FINANCIAL INTERESTS/CONFLICTS. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, VICE PRESIDENTS, AND OTHER SELECTED MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT, KEY EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS MUST COMPLETE AN ANNUAL SURVEY THAT IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES. THE SURVEY INCLUDES A QUESTIONNAIRE THAT IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AS WELL AS OTHER TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED IN THE FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE L. MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A QUARTERLY QUESTIONNAIRE MANAGED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY WEAKNESSES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OR ACCOUNTING, BUT ALSO REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY KNOWLEDGE BY THE RESPONDING MANAGER OF ANY VIOLATIONS OF BH'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT SERVICES COMPILES A SUMMARY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES OBTAINED THROUGH THE ANNUAL SURVEY PROCESS INVOLVING BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS. THIS SUMMARY IS REVIEWED WITH BH'S GENERAL COUNSEL TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN UNDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE SUMMARY ANNUALLY WITH THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL DISCLOSED ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND PROCESSED APPROPRIATELY UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 BANNER HEALTH UTILIZES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS THAT EXERCISES OVERSIGHT OVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEO AND ALL OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF BANNER HEALTH AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO CONSTITUTE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" WITH RESPECT TO BANNER HEALTH UNDER CODE SECTION 4958. THE COMMITTEE: - ASSESSES ANNUALLY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO - RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO - REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY OF BANNER HEALTH - ESTABLISHES THE PERMISSIBLE RANGES OF COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND DISQUALIFIED PERSONS - REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DESIGN OF THE COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ANY OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND MONITORS COMPLIANCE OF BANNER HEALTH WITH THE PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION - RECEIVES THE CEO'S REPORT CONCERNING THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES - ACTS FOR THE BOARD IN THE ENGAGEMENT AND DIRECT OVERSIGHT OF EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ENGAGED TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE REASONABLENESS AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE CEO, SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ANY OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, WHICH CONSULTANT REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING BEST PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO ITS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT FUNCTION: - REVIEWS ALL INCENTIVE PLANS, BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS THAT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES AND PHYSICIANS - APPROVES THE CEO'S RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES - USES TALLY SHEETS SUMMARIZING ALL COMPONENTS OF THE CEO'S AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION, INCLUDING A THREE-YEAR EARNINGS HISTORY AND THE COST OF ALL COMPENSATION (INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY DEFERRED COMPENSATION) AT THE TIME THAT ANY ACTION IS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO'S OR SENIOR EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMITTEE IS FULLY INFORMED OF THE COMPLETE COMPENSATION PACKAGE BEFORE TAKING ANY SUCH ACTION - REVIEWS THE ANNUAL FORM 990 DISCLOSURES RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TO ENSURE THE DISCLOSURES ACCURATELY RECONCILE TO THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. AS STATED, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RETAINS AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE. IN 2011 THE COMMITTEE ENGAGED A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM WITH SUBSTANTIAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE. THIS FIRM REVIEWED AND OPINED AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMITTEE AS POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE PERIODICALLY REVIEWS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BANNER HEALTH AND EACH CONSULTANT TO ENSURE THE CONSULTANT'S INDEPENDENCE. IN CONNECTION WITH EACH SUCH EVALUATION, THE COMMITTEE REQUESTS A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION FROM EACH CONSULTANT THAT: - INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENCE ATTESTATION AFFIRMING THAT THE CONSULTANT HAS CONDUCTED ITS OWN INTERNAL ASSESSMENT AND, BASED ON SUCH ASSESSMENT AND ITS INTERNAL CONTROLS, CONCLUDED THAT IT HAS PERFORMED ITS SERVICES FOR THE COMMITTEE IN AN INDEPENDENT MANNER AND IS INDEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTION REGULATIONS UNDER CODE SECTION 4958 - CONFIRMS THAT THE CONSULTANT REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE THROUGH THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE AND THAT ALL CONSULTING ACTIVITY FOR BANNER HEALTH CONDUCTED BY SUCH CONSULTANT DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE - DETAILS THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BANNER HEALTH TO THE CONSULTANT IN ITS CAPACITY AS AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BANNER HEALTH, IF ANY, TO THE CONSULTANT AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR ANY OTHER ENGAGEMENTS. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO, AND RECOMMENDS ADJUSTMENTS TO HIS BASE SALARY AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BASED UPON THE REVIEW, SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION FROM THE CONSULTANT (WHO ATTENDS SUCH MEETING) THAT THE RECOMMENDATION IS APPROPRIATE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN THE OVERALL COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO BECOMING UNREASONABLE. THE RECOMMENDATION IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH THEN VOTES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION (WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO ABSENT FROM THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING). IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION DECISION IS SUBJECT TO THE ACTION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, THE BOARD MAY NOT APPROVE A SALARY ACTION DIFFERENT FROM THAT RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT THE CONCURRENCE OF THE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT/CEO ESTABLISHES THE BASE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVES WHO DIRECTLY REPORT TO HIM, AND THOSE EXECUTIVES IN TURN ESTABLISH THE BASE SALARY OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO REPORT TO THEM. ALL BASE SALARIES ARE, HOWEVER, BASED UPON POSITION-SPECIFIC MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY THE BANNER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT. THESE RANGES ARE ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY THAT IS ESTABLISHED, AND PERIODICALLY REVIEWED, BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, EXECUTIVES AND THOSE WHO REPORT TO THEM MAY NOT RECEIVE ANNUAL INCREASES GREATER THAN THOSE ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WITHIN OVERALL BUDGET TARGETS, WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL EXEMPT EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT BANNER. PERIODIC EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE UPON APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT BASED UPON SPECIFIC MARKET DATA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECEIVES AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT SHOWING THAT BASE SALARIES ARE BEING MAINTAINED CONSISTENT WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. AS STATED IN THE RESPONSE TO SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7, THE SIGNIFICANT NON-FIXED COMPONENTS OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE ESTABLISHED AND MONITORED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REASONABLENESS OPINION RENDERED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES ARE KEPT OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND OF THE ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF PRESIDENT/CEO AND REVIEWING AND MONITORING THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND TOP MANAGEMENT. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. COPIES ARE MAINTAINED AT EACH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND IN THE LEGAL AND TAX DEPARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WERE REPORTED AS KEY EMPLOYEES IN PRIOR YEARS WHO DID NOT MEET THE RESPONSIBILITY TEST REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED A KEY EMPLOYEE. AS SUCH, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT BEING REPORTED AS KEY EMPLOYEES. ADDITIONALLY, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT BEING REPORTED AS FORMER KEY EMPLOYEES BECAUSE THEY HAVE NEVER MET THE DEFINITION OF A "KEY EMPLOYEE" AS PER THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION B COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS INCLUDE ALL PAYMENTS MADE TO THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND MAY INCLUDE GOODS/MATERIALS BECAUSE BREAKDOWN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS $(201,662,878) RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS $ 32,410,196 DISTRIBUTIONS TO MINORITY EQUITY $ (14,280,000) EQUITY TRANSFERS ON MERGERS $ 34,238,936 ------------ TOTAL $(149,293,746) ============
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Banner Health
 
Employer identification number

45-0233470
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(1) Banner Imaging Associates PLC
2901 N Central Ave Ste 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
20-4392289
Inactive AZ 0 0 BANNER HLTH
 
(2) Banner Pharmacy Services LLC
2901 N Central Ave Ste 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
90-1025110
Medical Svcs AZ 40,662,068 25,507,227 BANNER HLTH
 
(3) Banner Surgery Centers LLC
525 W Brown Road
Mesa,AZ85201
86-0788300
Surgery Ctr AZ 322 730,045 BANNER HLTH
 
(4) BTMC MOB LLC
2901 N Central Ave Ste 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
90-1026040
MOB DE 917,353 14,802,802 BANNER HLTH
 
(5) Horizon Laboratory LLC
2555 East 13th Street
Greeley,CO80537
90-0471017
Laboratory CO 8,265,229 1,919,489 BANNER HLTH
 
(6) Laboratory Sciences of Arizona LLC
2901 N Central Ave Ste 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
86-0833952
Laboratory AZ 95,080,279 12,180,789 BANNER HLTH
 
(7) Loveland Medical Enterprises LLC
2000 N Boise Avenue
Loveland,CO80538
47-0909771
MOB CO 2,533,641 19,444,714 McKee Med H
 
(8) McKee Medical Holdings LLC
1801 16th Street
Greeley,CO80631
90-0078450
Holding Co CO 299,444 1,293,334 BANNER HLTH
 
(9) Mountain Vista Orthopaedic Surgery Ctr
5890 W 13th Street Suite 102
Greeley,CO90834
71-0936920
OP Surg Ctr CO 2,533,266 718,207 BANNER HLTH
 
(10) Banner Estrella Surgery Center
9301 W Thomas Road
Phoenix,AZ85037
20-0226688
Surgery Ctr DE 0 517,816 Banner Surg
 
(11) Loveland Surgical Enterprise
2555 East 13th Street
Greeley,CO80537
14-1885420
Surgery Ctr CO 2,637,816 744,319 McKee Med H
 
(12) Banner-Univ Med Ctr Tucson Campus LLC
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson,AZ85724
90-1074557
Medical Svcs AZ 557,888,444 434,041,340 BANNER HLTH
 
(13) Banner-Univ Med Ctr South Campus LLC
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson,AZ85713
90-1074558
Medical Svcs AZ 120,087,544 50,245,686 BANNER HLTH
 
(14) 1748 LLC
655 E River Road
Tucson,AZ85704
45-0233470
Inactive AZ 0 0 BUMC Tucson
 
(15) Tucson SRS Leasing LLC
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson,AZ85724
20-5641701
Inactive AZ 0 0 BUMC Tucson
 
(16) Banner-Univ Med Crisis Response Ctr
2802 E District Street
Tucson,AZ85714
90-1116155
Medical Svcs AZ 5,784,100 2,935,172 BANNER HLTH
 
(17) Banner Network Colorado LLC
7251 W 4th Street
Greeley,CO80634
90-1119093
Health Svcs CO 0 0 BANNER HLTH
 
Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)Banner Alzheimers Foundation
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
20-4862361
Support AZ 501(C)(3) 7 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(2)Banner Health Foundation
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
94-2545356
Support AZ 501(C)(3) 7 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(3)Banner Medical Group
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
90-0532830
Medical Svcs AZ 501(C)(3) 3 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(4)Banner Medical Group Colorado
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
90-0532831
Medical Svcs CO 501(C)(3) 3 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(5)Casa Grande Community Hosp Foundation
1800 E Florence Blvd

Casa Grande,AZ85122
31-1726569
Support AZ 501(C)(3) 7 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(6)Good Samaritan Community Fdn (thru 715)
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
86-6306490
Support AZ 501(C)(3) 11A-1 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(7)Banner-University Medical Group
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
94-2958258
Medical Svcs AZ 501(C)(3) 3 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(8)Univ Phys Hlthcare Comm Hlth (thru 615)
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
26-4586679
Medical Svcs AZ 501(C)(3) 3 BUMG
 
Yes
 
(9)The Univ of Az Health Plans-Family Care
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
46-3766901
Health Ins. AZ 501(C)(3) 9 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(10)The Univ of Az Health Plans - UCA
2901 N Central Ave Suite 160

Phoenix,AZ85012
46-3757358
Health Ins. AZ 501(C)(3) 9 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
(11)Caduceus Indemnity Ins Corp (thru 715)
745 Fort Street Suite 1000

Honolulu,HI96813
99-0343363
Captive Ins. HI 501(C)(3) 11A-1 BANNER HLTH
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No
(1) Banner Desert Surgery Center

1500 S Dobson Road
Mesa,AZ85202
72-1561346
OP SURGERY CTR DE Banner Surgery
 
Related -204,972 2,103,564   No 0 Yes   63.500 %
(2) Surgicenter of America LP

1040 E McDowell Road
Phoenix,AZ85006
75-2528938
OP SURGERY CTR AZ Banner Surgery
 
Related -1,411,553 2,510,398   No 0 Yes   70.351 %
(3) Sonora Quest Laboratories LLC

1255 West Washington
Tempe,AZ85281
86-0872873
Laboratory AZ Lab Sci of Az
 
Related 20,375,530 50,614,348   No 17,931,027 Yes   51.000 %
(4) Partners in Integrated Health LLC

2901 N Central Avenue Suite 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
61-1700965
Management Svcs AZ Banner Health
 
Related 0 0   No 0 Yes   81.275 %
(5) Banner Arizona ASC LLC

525 W Brown Road
Mesa,AZ85201
90-0532830
OP SURGERY CTR TN Banner Health
 
Related 656,357 846,531   No 0 Yes   51.000 %
(6) UM Leasing LLC (thru 715)

2901 N Central Avenue Suite 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
20-3400643
Leasing AZ Banner Health
 
Related -204,716 -2,017,488   No 0 Yes   100.000 %
(7) DGV Enhanced US Equity Fund LLC

10 Second Street NE Suite 200
Minneapolis,MN55413
47-2398930
Investments MN Banner Health
 
Related 2,062,691 103,754,317   No 0   No 81.724 %
Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BANNER PLAN ADMINISTRATION INC

445 W 5TH PLACE SUITE 101
MESA,AZ85201
86-0800246
3RD PARTY ADMIN AZ Banner Health
 
C Corp 24,595,822 28,442,532 100.000 % Yes  
(2) TANANA VALLEY MEDICAL (thru 115)

1001 NOBLE STREET
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
92-0049930
MEDICAL SERVICES AK Banner Health
 
C Corp 4,913,287 0 100.000 % Yes  
(3) BANNER INDEMNITY LTD

1627 E 18th St PO Box 1051
GRAND CAYMAN,BWI  
CJ
45-0233470
Investments CJ Banner Health
 
Foreign Corp 197,504,681 9,225,345 100.000 % Yes  
(4) BANNER HEALTH NETWORK

2901 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 160
PHOENIX,AZ85012
90-0750689
Accountable Care AZ Banner Health
 
C Corp 578,659,607 18,835,260 62.500 % Yes  
(5) ACADEMIC INSURANCE FUNDING (THRU 615)

PO BOX 1051
Grand Cayman,BWI  
CJ
98-0116943
Captive Insurance CJ Banner Health
 
Foreign Corp 403,788 0 100.000 % Yes  
(6) THE UNIV OF AZ HEALTH PLANS-U HEALTHCARE

2901 N Central Ave Suite 160
Phoenix,AZ85012
45-4370907
Health Insurance AZ Banner Health
 
C Corp 795,526 20,287,120 100.000 % Yes  


Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

A 3,327,697 FMV
(2) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

A 1,902,935 FMV
(3) BANNER HEALTH NETWORK

A 376,748 FMV
(4) SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC

A 302,395 FMV
(5) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

A 98,884 FMV
(6) BANNER DESERT SURGICAL CENTER

A 29,319 FMV
(7) BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION

A 10,639 FMV
(8) BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION

C 13,332,367 FMV
(9) BANNER ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION

C 3,897,828 FMV
(10) BANNER DESERT SURGICAL CENTER

D 298,183 FMV
(11) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

J 3,327,697 FMV
(12) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

J 1,902,935 FMV
(13) SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC

J 302,395 FMV
(14) BANNER HEALTH NETWORK

J 108,449 FMV
(15) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

J 98,884 FMV
(16) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

K 7,350,710 FMV
(17) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

K 1,274,917 FMV
(18) THE UNIV OF AZ HEALTH PLANS - FAMILY CARE

L 38,585,128 FMV
(19) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

L 7,785,879 FMV
(20) THE UNIV OF AZ HEALTH PLANS - UCA

L 4,114,168 FMV
(21) SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC

L 3,069,441 FMV
(22) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

L 2,681,910 FMV
(23) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

L 1,069,001 FMV
(24) THE UNIV OF AZ HEALTH PLANS - UHI

L 1,032,961 FMV
(25) BANNER PLAN ADMINISTRATION INC

L 377,255 FMV
(26) BANNER HEALTH NETWORK

L 168,569 FMV
(27) SURGICENTER OF AMERICA LP

L 109,224 FMV
(28) BANNER DESERT SURGICAL CENTER

L 89,656 FMV
(29) BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION

L 51,990 FMV
(30) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

M 20,018,015 FMV
(31) SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC

M 13,898,069 FMV
(32) BANNER PLAN ADMINISTRATION INC

M 10,378,064 FMV
(33) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

M 6,243,026 FMV
(34) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

M 4,669,726 FMV
(35) BANNER INDEMNITY LTD

M 1,345,272 FMV
(36) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

P 145,001,530 FMV
(37) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

P 53,128,105 FMV
(38) BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

P 40,743,299 FMV
(39) BANNER PLAN ADMINISTRATION INC

P 5,245,360 FMV
(40) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP

Q 21,281,923 FMV
(41) SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC

Q 16,509,429 FMV
(42) BANNER MEDICAL GROUP COLORADO

Q 7,346,351 FMV
(43) BANNER PLAN ADMINISTRATION INC

Q 786,807 FMV
(44) THE UNIV OF AZ HEALTH PLANS - FAMILY CARE

Q 505,208 FMV
(45) BANNER DESERT SURGICAL CENTER

Q 504,025 FMV
(46) SURGICENTER OF AMERICA LP

Q 340,908 FMV
(47) BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION

Q 193,992 FMV
(48) LOVELAND SURGICAL ENTERPRISES LLC

Q 146,043 FMV
(49) BANNER INDEMNITY LTD

R 48,004,547 FMV
(50) BANNER HEALTH NETWORK

S 231,833,825 FMV
(51) ACADEMIC INSURANCE FUNDING LTD

S 33,091,648 FMV
(52) BANNER INDEMNITY LTD

S 29,995,131 FMV
(53) SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES LLC

S 14,280,000 FMV
(54) UM LEASING LLC

S 1,940,911 FMV
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE R, PART III BANNER DESERT SURGERY CENTER, LP EIN: 72-1561346 ADDRESS: 1500 S DOBSON ROAD, SUITE 101, MESA AZ 85202 SURGICENTER OF AMERICA, L.P. EIN: 75-2528938 ADDRESS: 1040 E MCDOWELL ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85006 SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES, LLC EIN: 86-0872873 ADDRESS: 1255 WEST WASHINGTON, TEMPE AZ 85281 PARTNERS IN INTEGRATED HEALTH, LLC EIN: 61-1700965 ADDRESS: 2901 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 160, PHOENIX, AZ 85006 BANNER ARIZONA ASC LLC EIN: 90-0532830 ADDRESS: 525 W BROWN ROAD, MESA, AZ 85201 UM LEASING, LLC EIN: 20-3400643 ADDRESS: 2901 N CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 160, PHOENIX, AZ 85012 DGV ENHANCED US EQUITY FUND, LLC EIN: 47-2398930 ADDRESS: 10 SECOND STREET NE SUITE 200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
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